What is a pro or con of living in Minneapolis, Minnesotacompared to Portage, Michigan?

Median Home Cost is 16% more expensive in Minneapolis.

What salary do I need to live in Minneapolis, Minnesota copmared to Portage, Michigan?

A salary of $73,200 in Portage, Michigan should increase to $86,360 in Minneapolis, Minnesota (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

PORTAGE vs. MINNEAPOLIS
Cost of Living Comparison

Portage, Michigan vs. Minneapolis, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Minneapolis, Minnesota is 18.0% more expensive than Portage, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $86,360 in Minneapolis, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Portage, Michigan.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Minneapolis, Minnesota is more expensive than Portage, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
16% more expensive in Minneapolis
than in Portage, Michigan

Portage, MI vs. Minneapolis, MN

Compared to Portage, Minneapolis is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

18.0% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

6.2% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

57.6% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

1.2% lower

Commute

18.4% higher

Health

17.1% lower

Taxes

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Personal

19.0% higher

Cost of Food

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Portage, Michigan vs. Minneapolis, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

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