Portage, IN vs Willoughby, OH
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Portage
71.1
#1027 nationally
Willoughby
80.5
#75 nationally
Willoughby leads in crime level (2.9 vs 6.4). Willoughby leads in average commute (22.4 min vs 28.7 min). Portage leads in cost of living index (94 vs 95).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Portage, IN | Willoughby, OH |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.1 (#1027) | 80.5 (#75) |
| Population | 38,513 | 24,163 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $269,590 | $249,498 |
| Median Household Income | $71,317 | $70,807 |
| Average Commute | 28.7 min | 22.4 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 30 |
| Crime Level | 6.4 | 2.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 94 | 95 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+10.5 | R+14.3 |
Data coverage note: Portage is missing data for 1 metric that Willoughby has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
C-
71.1 Score
Portage, IN
Small Indiana city with local appeal
Median Home
$269,590
Population
38,513
Crime
Moderate
Median Income
$71,317
Midwest
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B-
80.5 Score
Willoughby, OH
Small Ohio city with local appeal
Median Home
$249,498
Population
24,163
Crime
Low
Walk Score
30
Midwest
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