Portage, Michigan vs. Paducah, Kentucky

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Paducah, Kentucky is 13.8% cheaper than Portage, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $43,090 in Paducah, Kentucky to maintain the standard of living you have in Portage, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Paducah, Kentucky is cheaper than Portage, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% cheaper in Paducah
than in Portage, Michigan
Portage, MI vs. Paducah, KY
Compared to Portage, Paducah is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.8% 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
  2.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.6% lower
  Commute
  22.7% lower
  Health
  29.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.0% higher