Wauwatosa, Wisconsin vs. Portage, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portage, Wisconsin is 11.1% cheaper than Wauwatosa, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $44,473 in Portage, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portage, Wisconsin is cheaper than Wauwatosa, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% cheaper in Portage
than in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin
Wauwatosa, WI vs. Portage, WI
Compared to Wauwatosa, Portage is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.1% 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
  5.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  44.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.4% lower
  Commute
  1.0% lower
  Health
  10.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.9% higher