Portage, Michigan vs. Belvidere, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Belvidere, Illinois is 7.5% cheaper than Portage, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $46,236 in Belvidere, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Portage, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Belvidere, Illinois is cheaper than Portage, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
24% cheaper in Belvidere
than in Portage, Michigan
Portage, MI vs. Belvidere, IL
Compared to Portage, Belvidere is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.5% 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
  3.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  18.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.0% lower
  Commute
  12.7% lower
  Health
  16.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.5% higher