Edina, Minnesota vs. Portage, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portage, Michigan is 30.3% cheaper than Edina, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $34,875 in Portage, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Edina, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portage, Michigan is cheaper than Edina, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
53% cheaper in Portage
than in Edina, Minnesota
Edina, MN vs. Portage, MI
Compared to Edina, Portage is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.3% 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
  10.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  63.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.9% higher
  Commute
  9.8% lower
  Health
  20.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.0% lower