Sun Prairie, Wisconsin vs. Portage, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portage, Wisconsin is 12.1% cheaper than Sun Prairie, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $43,938 in Portage, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portage, Wisconsin is cheaper than Sun Prairie, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% cheaper in Portage
than in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin
Sun Prairie, WI vs. Portage, WI
Compared to Sun Prairie, Portage is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.1% 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
  5.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.8% lower
  Commute
  6.3% higher
  Health
  10.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.7% lower