Cost of Living Calculator - Janesville, Wisconsin vs Portage, Indiana


The cost of living in Portage, Indiana is 11.3% more expensive than Janesville, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $83,511 in Portage, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Janesville, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portage, Indiana is more expensive than Janesville, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
6% more expensive in Portage
than in Janesville, Wisconsin
Janesville, WI vs Portage, IN
Compared to Janesville, Portage is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.3% 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
  2.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  13.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.0% higher
  Commute
  47.7% higher
  Health
  6.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.9% higher

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