Lakeland, Florida vs. Cary, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cary, North Carolina is 29.1% more expensive than Lakeland, Florida.

You would need a salary of $64,553 in Cary, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Lakeland, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cary, North Carolina is more expensive than Lakeland, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
103% more expensive in Cary
than in Lakeland, Florida
Lakeland, FL vs. Cary, NC
Compared to Lakeland, Cary is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.1% 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
  0.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  128.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.5% lower
  Commute
  2.1% higher
  Health
  6.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.9% higher