Cost of Living Calculator - Portage, Michigan vs University Place, Washington


The cost of living in University Place, Washington is 47.0% more expensive than Portage, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $73,483 in University Place, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Portage, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, University Place, Washington is more expensive than Portage, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
126% more expensive in University Place
than in Portage, Michigan
Portage, MI vs University_Place, WA
Compared to Portage, University_Place is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  47.0% 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
  7.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  147.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  31.7% lower
  Commute
  28.3% higher
  Health
  3.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  27.5% higher

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