Lake Wales, Florida vs. New Smyrna Beach, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New Smyrna Beach, Florida is 25.0% more expensive than Lake Wales, Florida.

You would need a salary of $62,485 in New Smyrna Beach, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Wales, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New Smyrna Beach, Florida is more expensive than Lake Wales, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
92% more expensive in New Smyrna Beach
than in Lake Wales, Florida
Lake Wales, FL vs. New Smyrna Beach, FL
Compared to Lake Wales, New Smyrna Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.0% 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
  0.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  115.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.6% lower
  Commute
  9.2% higher
  Health
  1.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.3% higher