Portage, Indiana vs. Maine Prairie, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Maine Prairie, Minnesota is 3.1% cheaper than Portage, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $48,461 in Maine Prairie, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Portage, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Maine Prairie, Minnesota is cheaper than Portage, Indiana
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
17% cheaper in Maine Prairie
than in Portage, Indiana
Portage, IN vs. Maine Prairie, MN
Compared to Portage, Maine Prairie is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.1% lower
      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
  3.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  17.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.5% lower
  Commute
  17.2% lower
  Health
  16.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.1% lower