Portage, Wisconsin vs. Bryson City, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bryson City, North Carolina is 6.0% cheaper than Portage, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $70,468 in Bryson City, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Portage, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bryson City, North Carolina is cheaper than Portage, Wisconsin
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
50% cheaper in Bryson City
than in Portage, Wisconsin
Portage, WI vs. Bryson City, NC
Compared to Portage, Bryson City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.0% 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
  4.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.5% lower
  Commute
  29.3% lower
  Health
  18.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.4% lower