Cost of Living Calculator - Portage, Michigan vs Elgin, Oregon


The cost of living in Elgin, Oregon is 10.2% cheaper than Portage, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $314,214 in Elgin, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Portage, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Elgin, Oregon is cheaper than Portage, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
14% cheaper in Elgin
than in Portage, Michigan
Portage, MI vs Elgin, OR
Compared to Portage, Elgin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.2% 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
  1.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  18.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.7% lower
  Commute
  19.3% lower
  Health
  13.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.0% higher

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