Lakeland, Florida vs. Austin, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Austin, Texas is 46.5% more expensive than Lakeland, Florida.

You would need a salary of $351,710 in Austin, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Lakeland, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Austin, Texas is more expensive than Lakeland, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
104% more expensive in Austin
than in Lakeland, Florida
Lakeland, FL vs. Austin, TX
Compared to Lakeland, Austin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  46.5% 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
  5.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  127.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.1% higher
  Commute
  29.9% higher
  Health
  0.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.7% higher