Portage, OH Cost of Living


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Portage cost of living score
84.5
Less expensive
15.5% lower
than the US average
2.2% higher
than the Ohio average
Portage, Ohio gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 84.5, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 15.5% lower than the U.S. average and 2.2% lower than the average for Ohio.

Portage, OH

Housing costs in Portage?
A typical home costs $172,600, which is 49.0% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 12.4% less expensive than the average Ohio home, at $197,000. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Portage costs $890 per month, which is 37.8% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 10.1% cheaper than the state average of $980.

Can I afford Portage?
To live comfortably in Portage, Ohio, a minimum annual income of $33,120 for a family, and $27,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Portage?
The cost of living in Portage, OH is relatively low compared to other parts of the state. According to BestPlaces, the average cost of living in Portage is approximately 10% lower than the Ohio average. In addition, housing costs are also very affordable with an average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment being just $633 per month. Utilities are also priced competitively, with an average monthly electricity bill of just around $115. With such low costs combined with a strong job market and plenty of cultural attractions, Portage is an ideal location for those looking for a great quality of life without breaking the bank.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesPortageOhioUnited States
  84.582.7100.0
  93.396.1100
  89.088.7100.0
  54.661.6100.0
  $172,600$197,000$338,100
  98.9%100.0%100.0%
  81.683.9100.0
  110.689.3100.0

   100=National Average

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