Huntington Beach, California vs. Portage, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portage, Michigan is 50.7% cheaper than Huntington Beach, California.

You would need a salary of $32,050 in Portage, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Huntington Beach, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portage, Michigan is cheaper than Huntington Beach, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
76% cheaper in Portage
than in Huntington Beach, California
Huntington Beach, CA vs. Portage, MI
Compared to Huntington Beach, Portage is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  50.7% 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
  9.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  79.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.7% higher
  Commute
  22.0% lower
  Health
  2.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.9% lower