Novi, Michigan vs. Portage, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portage, Michigan is 22.4% cheaper than Novi, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $38,797 in Portage, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Novi, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portage, Michigan is cheaper than Novi, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
39% cheaper in Portage
than in Novi, Michigan
Novi, MI vs. Portage, MI
Compared to Novi, Portage is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.4% 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
  5.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  48.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.4% higher
  Commute
  23.5% lower
  Health
  14.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.5% lower