East Chicago, Indiana vs. Portage, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portage, Indiana is 26.8% more expensive than East Chicago, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $63,392 in Portage, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in East Chicago, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portage, Indiana is more expensive than East Chicago, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
104% more expensive in Portage
than in East Chicago, Indiana
East Chicago, IN vs. Portage, IN
Compared to East Chicago, Portage is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.8% 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
  4.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  137.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.5% higher
  Commute
  34.0% higher
  Health
  3.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% lower