Cost of Living Calculator - Portage, Michigan vs Big Stone City, South Dakota


The cost of living in Big Stone City, South Dakota is 11.5% cheaper than Portage, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $44,270 in Big Stone City, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Portage, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Big Stone City, South Dakota is cheaper than Portage, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% cheaper in Big Stone City
than in Portage, Michigan
Portage, MI vs Big Stone City, SD
Compared to Portage, Big Stone City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.5% 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
  2.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.3% lower
  Commute
  37.0% lower
  Health
  31.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.8% higher

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