Cost of Living Calculator - Burien, Washington vs Portage, Michigan


The cost of living in Portage, Michigan is 35.3% cheaper than Burien, Washington.

You would need a salary of $152,109 in Portage, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Burien, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portage, Michigan is cheaper than Burien, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
58% cheaper in Portage
than in Burien, Washington
Burien, WA vs Portage, MI
Compared to Burien, Portage is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.3% 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
  8.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  59.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  41.7% higher
  Commute
  34.9% lower
  Health
  3.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  23.9% lower

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