Fort Wayne, Indiana vs. Portage, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portage, Michigan is 10.4% more expensive than Fort Wayne, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $82,816 in Portage, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portage, Michigan is more expensive than Fort Wayne, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% more expensive in Portage
than in Fort Wayne, Indiana
Fort Wayne, IN vs. Portage, MI
Compared to Fort Wayne, Portage is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.4% 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
  4.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  27.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.2% higher
  Commute
  12.4% higher
  Health
  5.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.8% lower

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