Portage, Wisconsin vs. Manitowoc, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Manitowoc, Wisconsin is 16.1% cheaper than Portage, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $41,961 in Manitowoc, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Portage, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Manitowoc, Wisconsin is cheaper than Portage, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
16% cheaper in Manitowoc
than in Portage, Wisconsin
Portage, WI vs. Manitowoc, WI
Compared to Portage, Manitowoc is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.1% 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
  1.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  26.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.5% lower
  Commute
  29.9% lower
  Health
  10.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.3% lower