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PORTAGE vs. CHICAGO
Cost of Living Comparison

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Cost of Living Calculator - Portage, Indiana vs Chicago, Illinois

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 14.0% more expensive than Portage, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $57,006 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Portage, Indiana.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is more expensive than Portage, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
17% more expensive in Chicago
than in Portage, Indiana

Portage, IN vs Chicago, IL

Compared to Portage, Chicago is:

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14.0% higher

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1.8% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

37.4% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

5.8% lower

Commute

16.8% higher

Health

2.8% lower

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Personal

3.7% higher

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