Portage, Michigan vs. Rancho Palos Verdes, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rancho Palos Verdes, California is 184.4% more expensive than Portage, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $213,287 in Rancho Palos Verdes, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Portage, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rancho Palos Verdes, California is more expensive than Portage, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
559% more expensive in Rancho Palos Verdes
than in Portage, Michigan
Portage, MI vs. Rancho Palos Verdes, CA
Compared to Portage, Rancho Palos Verdes is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  184.4% 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
  15.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  647.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.8% lower
  Commute
  78.6% higher
  Health
  1.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.9% higher