Lafayette, Indiana vs. Lake Wales, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Wales, Florida is 7.9% more expensive than Lafayette, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $53,967 in Lake Wales, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Lafayette, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Wales, Florida is more expensive than Lafayette, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
16% more expensive in Lake Wales
than in Lafayette, Indiana
Lafayette, IN vs. Lake Wales, FL
Compared to Lafayette, Lake Wales is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.9% 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
  9.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  0.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.2% higher
  Commute
  22.4% higher
  Health
  9.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.8% higher