Portage, SD Cost of Living


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Portage cost of living score
78.4
Less expensive
21.6% lower
than the US average
12.2% lower
than the South Dakota average
Portage, South Dakota gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 78.4, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 21.6% lower than the U.S. average and 12.2% higher than the average for South Dakota.

Portage, SD

Housing costs in Portage?
A typical home costs $240,500, which is 28.9% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 10.3% less expensive than the average South Dakota home, at $268,000. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Portage costs $670 per month, which is 53.1% more than the national average of $1,430 and 35.8% cheaper than the state average of $910.

Can I afford Portage?
To live comfortably in Portage, South Dakota, a minimum annual income of $46,080 for a family, and $20,800 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Portage?
Portage, SD is an affordable place to live with a cost of living that is well below the national average. Rent prices are generally quite low, often around $800 per month for a one-bedroom apartment. Groceries, restaurants, and entertainment also tend to be inexpensive, making it easier for those on a budget to enjoy their life in Portage without having to worry about their financial situation. Additionally, public transportation and other services are easily accessible in the area, further decreasing the expenses of living in Portage.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesPortageSouth DakotaUnited States
  78.489.3100.0
  94.697100
  104.5120.8100.0
  54.182.1100.0
  $240,500$268,000$338,100
  92.8%93.6%100.0%
  58.671.2100.0
  91.577.6100.0

   100=National Average

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