Cost of Living Calculator - Santa Clarita, California vs Portage, Michigan


The cost of living in Portage, Michigan is 39.7% cheaper than Santa Clarita, California.

You would need a salary of $45,254 in Portage, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Clarita, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portage, Michigan is cheaper than Santa Clarita, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
66% cheaper in Portage
than in Santa Clarita, California
Santa Clarita, CA vs Portage, MI
Compared to Santa Clarita, Portage is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.7% 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
  6.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  68.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.4% lower
  Commute
  26.5% lower
  Health
  0.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.3% lower

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