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


The cost of living in Lansing, Illinois is 2.1% cheaper than Portage, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $73,408 in Lansing, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Portage, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lansing, Illinois is cheaper than Portage, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% cheaper in Lansing
than in Portage, Indiana
Portage, IN vs Lansing, IL
Compared to Portage, Lansing is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.1% 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
  1.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  31.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.0% lower
  Commute
  8.9% higher
  Health
  2.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.6% higher

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