Portage, Wisconsin vs. Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin is 1.9% more expensive than Portage, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $76,454 in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Portage, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin is more expensive than Portage, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
16% more expensive in Chippewa Falls
than in Portage, Wisconsin
Portage, WI vs. Chippewa Falls, WI
Compared to Portage, Chippewa Falls is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.9% 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
  1.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  9.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.7% lower
  Commute
  14.1% lower
  Health
  21.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.8% lower