Winston-Salem, North Carolina vs. Portage, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portage, Indiana is 15.9% more expensive than Winston-Salem, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $86,900 in Portage, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portage, Indiana is more expensive than Winston-Salem, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
5% more expensive in Portage
than in Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Winston Salem, NC vs. Portage, IN
Compared to Winston Salem, Portage is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.9% 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
  0.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  23.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.1% higher
  Commute
  57.1% higher
  Health
  6.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.4% higher