Portage, Indiana vs. Lisle, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lisle, Illinois is 13.7% more expensive than Portage, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $39,793 in Lisle, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Portage, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lisle, Illinois is more expensive than Portage, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% more expensive in Lisle
than in Portage, Indiana
Portage, IN vs. Lisle, IL
Compared to Portage, Lisle is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.7% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  3.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  77.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.7% lower
  Commute
  1.8% higher
  Health
  4.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.6% higher