Portage County, WI Cost of Living


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Portage cost of living score
82.5
Less expensive
17.5% lower
than the US average
8.2% lower
than the Wisconsin average
Portage Wiscon County, Wisconsin gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 82.5, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 17.5% lower than the U.S. average and 8.2% higher than the average for Wisconsin.

Portage County, WI

Housing costs in Portage?
A typical home costs $238,000, which is 29.6% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 2.5% less expensive than the average Wisconsin home, at $244,100. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Portage costs $900 per month, which is 37.1% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 14.4% cheaper than the state average of $1,030.

Can I afford Portage?
To live comfortably in Portage Wiscon County, Wisconsin, a minimum annual income of $45,720 for a family, and $28,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Portage?
The cost of living in Portage, WI County is 82.5, which is below the US average cost of living of 100. This means that the cost of goods and services in this area are typically lower than the national average. Housing costs in particular are more affordable here compared to other parts of the country, as the median value for homes is $238,000, considerably lower than the nationwide median value of $338,100. This makes Portage County a great place to live for those looking for an economical lifestyle.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesPortageWisconsinUnited States
  82.589.9100.0
  93.894.7100
  97.398.9100.0
  66.379.3100.0
  $238,000$244,100$338,100
  96.8%99.0%100.0%
  73.086.9100.0
  122.7106.6100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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