Portage, Michigan vs. Austin, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Austin, Texas is 45.4% more expensive than Portage, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $145,393 in Austin, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Portage, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Austin, Texas is more expensive than Portage, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
129% more expensive in Austin
than in Portage, Michigan
Portage, MI vs. Austin, TX
Compared to Portage, Austin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  45.4% 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
  1.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  114.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.8% lower
  Commute
  20.0% higher
  Health
  11.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.5% higher