Springfield, Illinois vs. Portage, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portage, Michigan is 18.0% more expensive than Springfield, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $88,528 in Portage, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Springfield, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portage, Michigan is more expensive than Springfield, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
89% more expensive in Portage
than in Springfield, Illinois
Springfield, IL vs. Portage, MI
Compared to Springfield, Portage is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.0% 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
  1.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  62.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.1% higher
  Commute
  30.9% higher
  Health
  18.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.5% lower