Portage, IN vs Warsaw, IN

Warsaw is moderately more affordable than Portage, with a 11.9% lower cost of living index. Portage scores 88 compared to 78 for Warsaw, 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 Portage is $1,138/month compared to $1,035/month in Warsaw — a 10% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Warsaw is more affordable at $175,300 median vs $210,800.

Median household income in Portage is $72,833 compared to $57,170 in Warsaw (+27.4%). 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 Portage spend roughly 18.7% of their income on rent, less than the 21.7% in Warsaw.