Cost of Living Calculator - West Salem, Illinois vs Portage, Michigan


The cost of living in Portage, Michigan is 27.5% more expensive than West Salem, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $63,756 in Portage, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in West Salem, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portage, Michigan is more expensive than West Salem, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
338% more expensive in Portage
than in West Salem, Illinois
West Salem, IL vs Portage, MI
Compared to West Salem, Portage is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.5% 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
  4.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  231.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.4% higher
  Commute
  27.6% higher
  Health
  28.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.8% lower

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