Portland, IN vs Warsaw, IN

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Portland is 21% cheaper than Warsaw. With a cost index of 62 vs 78, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Portland to Warsaw should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Portland is $722/month compared to $1,035/month in Warsaw — a 30% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Portland is more affordable at $90,600 median vs $175,300.

Median household income in Portland is $45,431 compared to $57,170 in Warsaw (-20.5%). The higher salaries in Warsaw partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Portland spend roughly 19.1% of their income on rent, less than the 21.7% in Warsaw.