Portage, Indiana vs. Frankfort, Kentucky

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Frankfort, Kentucky is 15.7% cheaper than Portage, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $29,501 in Frankfort, Kentucky to maintain the standard of living you have in Portage, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Frankfort, Kentucky is cheaper than Portage, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
20% cheaper in Frankfort
than in Portage, Indiana
Portage, IN vs. Frankfort, KY
Compared to Portage, Frankfort is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.7% 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% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  18.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.5% lower
  Commute
  42.9% lower
  Health
  12.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.7% lower