Cost of Living Calculator - Portage, Michigan vs Fresno, California


The cost of living in Fresno, California is 16.1% more expensive than Portage, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $58,041 in Fresno, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Portage, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fresno, California is more expensive than Portage, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% more expensive in Fresno
than in Portage, Michigan
Portage, MI vs Fresno, CA
Compared to Portage, Fresno is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.1% 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
  4.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  44.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.4% higher
  Commute
  11.0% higher
  Health
  1.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.2% higher

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