Lakeland, Florida vs. New York, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New York, New York is 90.9% more expensive than Lakeland, Florida.

You would need a salary of $51,554 in New York, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Lakeland, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New York, New York is more expensive than Lakeland, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
139% more expensive in New York
than in Lakeland, Florida
Lakeland, FL vs. New York, NY
Compared to Lakeland, New York is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  90.9% 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
  13.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  318.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  53.6% higher
  Commute
  114.1% higher
  Health
  26.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  28.8% higher