Dayton, Ohio vs. Portage, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portage, Michigan is 25.2% more expensive than Dayton, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $93,882 in Portage, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Dayton, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portage, Michigan is more expensive than Dayton, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
141% more expensive in Portage
than in Dayton, Ohio
Dayton, OH vs. Portage, MI
Compared to Dayton, Portage is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.2% 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
  2.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  239.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.6% lower
  Commute
  12.9% higher
  Health
  1.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.0% lower