Boulder, Colorado vs. Portage, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portage, Michigan is 46.9% cheaper than Boulder, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $39,827 in Portage, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Boulder, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portage, Michigan is cheaper than Boulder, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
74% cheaper in Portage
than in Boulder, Colorado
Boulder, CO vs. Portage, MI
Compared to Boulder, Portage is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  46.9% 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
  10.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  76.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.1% higher
  Commute
  3.8% lower
  Health
  6.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.9% lower