Alsip, Illinois vs. Portage, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portage, Indiana is 5.2% cheaper than Alsip, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $47,384 in Portage, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Alsip, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portage, Indiana is cheaper than Alsip, Illinois
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
35% cheaper in Portage
than in Alsip, Illinois
Alsip, IL vs. Portage, IN
Compared to Alsip, Portage is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.2% 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)
  4.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.7% higher
  Commute
  10.4% lower
  Health
  2.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.5% lower