Portage, Wisconsin vs. Oxford, Mississippi

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Oxford, Mississippi is 5.7% cheaper than Portage, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $47,149 in Oxford, Mississippi to maintain the standard of living you have in Portage, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Oxford, Mississippi is cheaper than Portage, Wisconsin
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
45% cheaper in Oxford
than in Portage, Wisconsin
Portage, WI vs. Oxford, MS
Compared to Portage, Oxford is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.7% 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
  7.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  44.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.0% lower
  Commute
  29.6% lower
  Health
  1.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.3% lower