Cost of Living Calculator - Batavia, Illinois vs Portage, Wisconsin


The cost of living in Portage, Wisconsin is 14.0% cheaper than Batavia, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $43,011 in Portage, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Batavia, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portage, Wisconsin is cheaper than Batavia, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
41% cheaper in Portage
than in Batavia, Illinois
Batavia, IL vs Portage, WI
Compared to Batavia, Portage is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.0% 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
  6.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.8% higher
  Commute
  3.3% higher
  Health
  11.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.4% lower

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