Belen, New Mexico vs. Portage, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portage, Michigan is 15.1% more expensive than Belen, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $57,568 in Portage, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Belen, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portage, Michigan is more expensive than Belen, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
29% more expensive in Portage
than in Belen, New Mexico
Belen, NM vs. Portage, MI
Compared to Belen, Portage is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.1% 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
  4.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.8% lower
  Commute
  5.2% higher
  Health
  16.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.2% lower