Lakeland, Florida vs. Escanaba, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Escanaba, Michigan is 13.0% cheaper than Lakeland, Florida.

You would need a salary of $23,484 in Escanaba, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Lakeland, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Escanaba, Michigan is cheaper than Lakeland, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
56% cheaper in Escanaba
than in Lakeland, Florida
Lakeland, FL vs. Escanaba, MI
Compared to Lakeland, Escanaba is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.0% lower
      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
  12.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  42.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.2% higher
  Commute
  9.6% lower
  Health
  20.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.2% higher