Burlington, Vermont vs. Portage, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portage, Michigan is 20.7% cheaper than Burlington, Vermont.

You would need a salary of $59,439 in Portage, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Burlington, Vermont.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portage, Michigan is cheaper than Burlington, Vermont
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
47% cheaper in Portage
than in Burlington, Vermont
Burlington, VT vs. Portage, MI
Compared to Burlington, Portage is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.7% 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
  14.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.2% lower
  Commute
  15.7% higher
  Health
  29.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.6% lower