Cost of Living Calculator - Portage, Indiana vs Elmwood Park, Illinois


The cost of living in Elmwood Park, Illinois is 16.9% more expensive than Portage, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $87,659 in Elmwood Park, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Portage, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Elmwood Park, Illinois is more expensive than Portage, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
21% more expensive in Elmwood Park
than in Portage, Indiana
Portage, IN vs Elmwood Park, IL
Compared to Portage, Elmwood Park is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.9% 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
  2.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  48.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.6% lower
  Commute
  16.2% higher
  Health
  2.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.0% higher

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