Portage, Indiana vs. North Manchester, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in North Manchester, Indiana is 20.5% cheaper than Portage, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $59,634 in North Manchester, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Portage, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, North Manchester, Indiana is cheaper than Portage, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
33% cheaper in North Manchester
than in Portage, Indiana
Portage, IN vs. North Manchester, IN
Compared to Portage, North Manchester is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.5% 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
  2.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  32.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.5% lower
  Commute
  40.1% lower
  Health
  7.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.2% lower