Lakeland, Florida vs. Los Angeles, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Los Angeles, California is 99.5% more expensive than Lakeland, Florida.

You would need a salary of $99,773 in Los Angeles, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lakeland, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Angeles, California is more expensive than Lakeland, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
223% more expensive in Los Angeles
than in Lakeland, Florida
Lakeland, FL vs. Los Angeles, CA
Compared to Lakeland, Los Angeles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  99.5% 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
  1.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  324.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.4% lower
  Commute
  95.4% higher
  Health
  10.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.1% higher