Lake Station, Indiana vs. Portage, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portage, Indiana is 19.4% more expensive than Lake Station, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $59,696 in Portage, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Station, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portage, Indiana is more expensive than Lake Station, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
90% more expensive in Portage
than in Lake Station, Indiana
Lake Station, IN vs. Portage, IN
Compared to Lake Station, Portage is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.4% 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
  3.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  110.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.8% lower
  Commute
  28.4% higher
  Health
  3.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.4% higher