Lake Wales, Florida vs. Miami, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Miami, Florida is 42.8% more expensive than Lake Wales, Florida.

You would need a salary of $121,400 in Miami, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Wales, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Miami, Florida is more expensive than Lake Wales, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
126% more expensive in Miami
than in Lake Wales, Florida
Lake Wales, FL vs. Miami, FL
Compared to Lake Wales, Miami is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  42.8% 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
  5.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  141.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.2% lower
  Commute
  64.4% higher
  Health
  3.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.6% higher