Cost of Living Calculator - Chester, West Virginia vs Portage, Indiana


The cost of living in Portage, Indiana is 27.3% more expensive than Chester, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $63,675 in Portage, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Chester, West Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portage, Indiana is more expensive than Chester, West Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
122% more expensive in Portage
than in Chester, West Virginia
Chester, WV vs Portage, IN
Compared to Chester, Portage is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.3% 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
  0.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  122.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.5% higher
  Commute
  36.2% higher
  Health
  20.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.9% higher

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