Portage, Wisconsin vs. Beaver Dam, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin is 7.1% cheaper than Portage, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $46,465 in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Portage, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Beaver Dam, Wisconsin is cheaper than Portage, Wisconsin
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
25% cheaper in Beaver Dam
than in Portage, Wisconsin
Portage, WI vs. Beaver Dam, WI
Compared to Portage, Beaver Dam is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.1% 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
  1.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  4.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.9% higher
  Commute
  24.6% lower
  Health
  4.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.9% lower