Portage, MI Cost of Living


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Portage cost of living score
87.7
Less expensive
12.3% lower
than the US average
4.2% lower
than the Michigan average
Portage, Michigan gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 87.7, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 12.3% lower than the U.S. average and 4.2% higher than the average for Michigan.

Portage, MI

Housing costs in Portage?
A typical home costs $252,100, which is 25.4% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 15.3% more expensive than the average Michigan home, at $218,700. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Portage costs $1,090 per month, which is 23.8% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and close to the state average of $1,100.

Can I afford Portage?
To live comfortably in Portage, Michigan, a minimum annual income of $48,240 for a family, and $35,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Portage?
Portage, MI has an overall below average cost of living thanks largely in part to its comparatively low housing prices and taxes as well as relatively inexpensive utility costs which make it an attractive option for anyone looking for value without having to sacrifice modern day amenities or recreational activities located nearby either.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesPortageMichiganUnited States
  87.791.5100.0
  95.393.4100
  91.484.8100.0
  79.971.2100.0
  $252,100$218,700$338,100
  100.9%100.1%100.0%
  91.6115.1100.0
  104.495.9100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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I'm just writing because I think that the people who are in my opinion bashing Kalamazoo, really don't know anything about it. I have vacationed in much larger cities,  More

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Before I moved to Portage in 2007, I didn't have any real breathing problems. I had a minor case of hay fever. I moved here and I am stuck inside most of the summer  More

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Over 19 years ago

Portage is a nice palce to live and raise a family. I don't think it would be a good place for a single  More

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