Portage, Michigan vs. Harvard, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Harvard, Illinois is 7.5% more expensive than Portage, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $80,646 in Harvard, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Portage, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Harvard, Illinois is more expensive than Portage, Michigan
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
42% more expensive in Harvard
than in Portage, Michigan
Portage, MI vs. Harvard, IL
Compared to Portage, Harvard is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.5% 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
  1.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  24.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.8% lower
  Commute
  37.7% higher
  Health
  6.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.0% higher