Portage, Indiana vs. Surprise, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Surprise, Arizona is 14.2% more expensive than Portage, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $57,113 in Surprise, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Portage, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Surprise, Arizona is more expensive than Portage, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
71% more expensive in Surprise
than in Portage, Indiana
Portage, IN vs. Surprise, AZ
Compared to Portage, Surprise is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.2% 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
  2.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  56.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.2% higher
  Commute
  11.9% lower
  Health
  2.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.4% lower