Cost of Living Calculator - Portage, Michigan vs Kansas City, Kansas


The cost of living in Kansas City, Kansas is 7.0% cheaper than Portage, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $120,944 in Kansas City, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Portage, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kansas City, Kansas is cheaper than Portage, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
34% cheaper in Kansas City
than in Portage, Michigan
Portage, MI vs Kansas City, KS
Compared to Portage, Kansas City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.0% 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
  1.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  41.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.6% lower
  Commute
  0.4% lower
  Health
  11.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.7% higher

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