Portage, Wisconsin vs. Elmwood, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Elmwood, Louisiana is 6.6% more expensive than Portage, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $53,307 in Elmwood, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Portage, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Elmwood, Louisiana is more expensive than Portage, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
98% more expensive in Elmwood
than in Portage, Wisconsin
Portage, WI vs. Elmwood, LA
Compared to Portage, Elmwood is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.6% 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
  6.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  26.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.2% lower
  Commute
  28.8% higher
  Health
  1.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.1% lower