Cost of Living Calculator - Portage, Michigan vs Dayton, Ohio


The cost of living in Dayton, Ohio is 20.1% cheaper than Portage, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $135,809 in Dayton, Ohio to maintain the standard of living you have in Portage, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Dayton, Ohio is cheaper than Portage, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
58% cheaper in Dayton
than in Portage, Michigan
Portage, MI vs Dayton, OH
Compared to Portage, Dayton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.1% 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% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  70.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.9% higher
  Commute
  11.5% lower
  Health
  1.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.6% higher

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