Portage, Michigan vs. Aberdeen, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Aberdeen, South Dakota is 12.0% cheaper than Portage, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $65,983 in Aberdeen, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Portage, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Aberdeen, South Dakota is cheaper than Portage, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
13% cheaper in Aberdeen
than in Portage, Michigan
Portage, MI vs. Aberdeen, SD
Compared to Portage, Aberdeen is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.0% 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
  4.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  16.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.6% lower
  Commute
  39.4% lower
  Health
  14.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.0% higher