Cost of Living Calculator - Portage, Wisconsin vs Indianapolis, Indiana


The cost of living in Indianapolis, Indiana is 3.2% cheaper than Portage, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $72,605 in Indianapolis, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Portage, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Indianapolis, Indiana is cheaper than Portage, Wisconsin
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
16% cheaper in Indianapolis
than in Portage, Wisconsin
Portage, WI vs Indianapolis, IN
Compared to Portage, Indianapolis is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.2% 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
  1.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.0% lower
  Commute
  2.0% lower
  Health
  2.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.0% lower

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