Cost of Living Calculator - West Lafayette, Indiana vs Portage, Indiana


The cost of living in Portage, Indiana is 4.2% more expensive than West Lafayette, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $52,102 in Portage, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in West Lafayette, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portage, Indiana is more expensive than West Lafayette, Indiana
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
68% more expensive in Portage
than in West Lafayette, Indiana
West Lafayette, IN vs Portage, IN
Compared to West Lafayette, Portage is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.2% 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
  1.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  23.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.5% lower
  Commute
  68.2% higher
  Health
  1.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.9% higher

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