Portage, Indiana vs. Elon, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Elon, North Carolina is 5.8% cheaper than Portage, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $47,081 in Elon, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Portage, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Elon, North Carolina is cheaper than Portage, Indiana
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
40% cheaper in Elon
than in Portage, Indiana
Portage, IN vs. Elon, NC
Compared to Portage, Elon is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.8% 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
  0.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  11.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.8% higher
  Commute
  40.5% lower
  Health
  10.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.7% lower