Portage, Indiana vs. Mitchell, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mitchell, South Dakota is 15.3% cheaper than Portage, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $60,994 in Mitchell, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Portage, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mitchell, South Dakota is cheaper than Portage, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
9% cheaper in Mitchell
than in Portage, Indiana
Portage, IN vs. Mitchell, SD
Compared to Portage, Mitchell is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.3% 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
  4.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  19.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.0% lower
  Commute
  52.6% lower
  Health
  29.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.3% lower