Portage, Michigan vs. East Palo Alto, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in East Palo Alto, California is 107.3% more expensive than Portage, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $414,607 in East Palo Alto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Portage, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, East Palo Alto, California is more expensive than Portage, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
276% more expensive in East Palo Alto
than in Portage, Michigan
Portage, MI vs. East Palo Alto, CA
Compared to Portage, East Palo Alto is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  107.3% 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
  25.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  467.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.9% lower
  Commute
  50.8% higher
  Health
  28.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  33.3% higher