Portage, WI vs Superior, WI

Superior is moderately more affordable than Portage, with a 10% lower cost of living index. Portage scores 78 compared to 71 for Superior, 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 $963/month compared to $881/month in Superior — a 9% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Superior is more affordable at $168,500 median vs $187,300.

Median household income in Portage is $62,785 compared to $63,415 in Superior (-1%). Superior offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Portage spend roughly 18.4% of their income on rent, more than the 16.7% in Superior.