Lakeland, Florida vs. New Castle, Delaware

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New Castle, Delaware is 9.3% more expensive than Lakeland, Florida.

You would need a salary of $67,758 in New Castle, Delaware to maintain the standard of living you have in Lakeland, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New Castle, Delaware is more expensive than Lakeland, Florida
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
60% more expensive in New Castle
than in Lakeland, Florida
Lakeland, FL vs. New Castle, DE
Compared to Lakeland, New Castle is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.3% 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)
  9.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.5% higher
  Commute
  16.9% higher
  Health
  11.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.5% higher