Horicon, WI vs Portage, WI

Horicon is moderately more affordable than Portage, with a 8.4% lower cost of living index. Horicon scores 72 compared to 78 for Portage, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Portage can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Horicon is $835/month compared to $963/month in Portage — a 13% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Horicon is more affordable at $162,400 median vs $187,300.

Median household income in Horicon is $49,556 compared to $62,785 in Portage (-21.1%). While Portage is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Horicon spend roughly 20.2% of their income on rent, more than the 18.4% in Portage.