Crystal Lakes, OH vs Portage, OH

Portage is moderately more affordable than Crystal Lakes, with a 7.8% lower cost of living index. Crystal Lakes scores 72 compared to 67 for Portage, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Crystal Lakes can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Crystal Lakes is $1,026/month compared to $845/month in Portage — a 21% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Portage is more affordable at $113,800 median vs $118,400.

Median household income in Crystal Lakes is $62,651 compared to $54,175 in Portage (+15.6%). While Crystal Lakes is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Crystal Lakes spend roughly 19.7% of their income on rent, more than the 18.7% in Portage.