Portage, Indiana vs. Newark, Delaware

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Newark, Delaware is 9.9% more expensive than Portage, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $65,924 in Newark, Delaware to maintain the standard of living you have in Portage, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Newark, Delaware is more expensive than Portage, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
34% more expensive in Newark
than in Portage, Indiana
Portage, IN vs. Newark, DE
Compared to Portage, Newark is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.9% 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
  10.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  38.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.1% higher
  Commute
  20.2% lower
  Health
  24.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.1% higher