Portage, Michigan vs. Fort Worth, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Worth, Texas is 12.6% more expensive than Portage, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $262,321 in Fort Worth, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Portage, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Worth, Texas is more expensive than Portage, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
21% more expensive in Fort Worth
than in Portage, Michigan
Portage, MI vs. Fort Worth, TX
Compared to Portage, Fort Worth is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.6% 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
  2.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  15.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.4% lower
  Commute
  24.3% higher
  Health
  8.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.6% higher