Bloomington, Illinois vs. Lakeland, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lakeland, Florida is 7.2% more expensive than Bloomington, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $85,728 in Lakeland, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Bloomington, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lakeland, Florida is more expensive than Bloomington, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% more expensive in Lakeland
than in Bloomington, Illinois
Bloomington, IL vs. Lakeland, FL
Compared to Bloomington, Lakeland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.2% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  6.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  5.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.2% higher
  Commute
  25.5% higher
  Health
  7.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.4% lower