Costa Mesa, California vs. Lakeland, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lakeland, Florida is 50.3% cheaper than Costa Mesa, California.

You would need a salary of $49,663 in Lakeland, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Costa Mesa, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lakeland, Florida is cheaper than Costa Mesa, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
74% cheaper in Lakeland
than in Costa Mesa, California
Costa Mesa, CA vs. Lakeland, FL
Compared to Costa Mesa, Lakeland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  50.3% 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
  2.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  79.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.4% higher
  Commute
  20.6% lower
  Health
  8.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.7% lower