Portage, Indiana vs. Racine, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Racine, Wisconsin is 14.6% cheaper than Portage, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $42,675 in Racine, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Portage, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Racine, Wisconsin is cheaper than Portage, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% cheaper in Racine
than in Portage, Indiana
Portage, IN vs. Racine, WI
Compared to Portage, Racine is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.6% 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)
  41.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.2% higher
  Commute
  27.7% lower
  Health
  10.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.0% lower