Portage, OH vs Suffield, OH

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Portage is 18.2% cheaper than Suffield. With a cost index of 67 vs 81, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Portage to Suffield should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Portage is $845/month compared to $1,072/month in Suffield — a 21% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Portage is more affordable at $113,800 median vs $200,500.

Median household income in Portage is $54,175 compared to $69,821 in Suffield (-22.4%). While Suffield 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, more than the 18.4% in Suffield.