Portage, Indiana vs. Naperville, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Naperville, Illinois is 29.3% more expensive than Portage, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $84,045 in Naperville, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Portage, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Naperville, Illinois is more expensive than Portage, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
104% more expensive in Naperville
than in Portage, Indiana
Portage, IN vs. Naperville, IL
Compared to Portage, Naperville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.3% 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
  6.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  140.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.3% lower
  Commute
  7.0% higher
  Health
  4.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.3% higher