Portage, Wisconsin vs. Harvard, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Harvard, Illinois is 9.1% more expensive than Portage, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $54,561 in Harvard, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Portage, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Harvard, Illinois is more expensive than Portage, Wisconsin
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
28% more expensive in Harvard
than in Portage, Wisconsin
Portage, WI vs. Harvard, IL
Compared to Portage, Harvard is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.1% 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
  2.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  11.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.1% lower
  Commute
  36.0% higher
  Health
  5.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.4% higher