Brockton, Massachusetts vs. Lake Wales, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Wales, Florida is 28.9% cheaper than Brockton, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $35,560 in Lake Wales, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Brockton, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Wales, Florida is cheaper than Brockton, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% cheaper in Lake Wales
than in Brockton, Massachusetts
Brockton, MA vs. Lake Wales, FL
Compared to Brockton, Lake Wales is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.9% lower
      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
  4.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  53.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.7% lower
  Commute
  35.4% lower
  Health
  13.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.3% lower