Mishawaka, Indiana vs. Portage, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portage, Indiana is 20.6% more expensive than Mishawaka, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $60,307 in Portage, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Mishawaka, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portage, Indiana is more expensive than Mishawaka, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
47% more expensive in Portage
than in Mishawaka, Indiana
Mishawaka, IN vs. Portage, IN
Compared to Mishawaka, Portage is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.6% 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
  4.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.5% higher
  Commute
  50.5% higher
  Health
  3.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.4% higher