Cost of Living Calculator - Seattle, Washington vs Portage, Indiana


The cost of living in Portage, Indiana is 43.9% cheaper than Seattle, Washington.

You would need a salary of $92,628 in Portage, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Seattle, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portage, Indiana is cheaper than Seattle, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
70% cheaper in Portage
than in Seattle, Washington
Seattle, WA vs Portage, IN
Compared to Seattle, Portage is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  43.9% 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
  12.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  76.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  43.2% higher
  Commute
  13.7% lower
  Health
  2.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.8% lower

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