Portage, Wisconsin vs. Paducah, Kentucky

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Paducah, Kentucky is 12.5% cheaper than Portage, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $43,729 in Paducah, Kentucky to maintain the standard of living you have in Portage, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Paducah, Kentucky is cheaper than Portage, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
23% cheaper in Paducah
than in Portage, Wisconsin
Portage, WI vs. Paducah, KY
Compared to Portage, Paducah is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.5% 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
  0.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  47.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.0% lower
  Commute
  23.6% lower
  Health
  14.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.6% lower