Portage, Indiana vs. Ponchatoula, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ponchatoula, Louisiana is 1.9% cheaper than Portage, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $49,045 in Ponchatoula, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Portage, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ponchatoula, Louisiana is cheaper than Portage, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
9% cheaper in Ponchatoula
than in Portage, Indiana
Portage, IN vs. Ponchatoula, LA
Compared to Portage, Ponchatoula is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.9% 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
  0.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.5% lower
  Commute
  9.6% lower
  Health
  49.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.5% lower