According to Seniorly’s 2023-2024 pricing data, families are paying an average of $5,946 per month for independent living communities in Portage. The national average for independent living costs in 2023 was $5,671. Overall, independent living costs in Portage are 5% higher than the national average.
The figures below show the average monthly starting costs for Independent Living of nearby cities. Keep in mind that these figures are an average, and that the numbers used to calculate it spanned a wide range. In fact, Seniorly data suggests that most families will underestimate their monthly budget by almost 20%, meaning that once inclusions and services are factored in, they can actually afford more than they originally thought.
Independent Living prices have risen an average of 13.58% a year since last year. Below is the median cost each year and its percent increase, according to our proprietary data. On average, independent living in Portage, MI is $5,946/mo.
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Number of independent living communities in Portage, MI
Number of independent living communities in Kalamazoo County
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1 independent living communities
| Compare independent living cost to nearby cities | Average monthly cost |
|---|---|
| Portage | $3,896 |
| Kalamazoo | $4,393 |
| Schoolcraft | $3,902 |
| Galesburg | $3,872 |
| Richland | $4,421 |
| Augusta | $3,004 |
| Mendon | $4,498 |
| Paw Paw | $4,308 |
| Plainwell | $3,949 |
| Three Rivers | $4,433 |
| Otsego | $4,418 |