Portage, Michigan vs. Seattle, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is 88.5% more expensive than Portage, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $141,404 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Portage, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seattle, Washington is more expensive than Portage, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
226% more expensive in Seattle
than in Portage, Michigan
Portage, MI vs. Seattle, WA
Compared to Portage, Seattle is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  88.5% 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
  14.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  315.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  31.8% lower
  Commute
  50.1% higher
  Health
  3.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  32.1% higher