Lakeland, Florida vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is 18.9% more expensive than Lakeland, Florida.

You would need a salary of $23,783 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Lakeland, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Lakeland, Florida
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
67% more expensive in Philadelphia
than in Lakeland, Florida
Lakeland, FL vs. Philadelphia, PA
Compared to Lakeland, Philadelphia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.9% 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
  0.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  5.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.9% higher
  Commute
  67.7% higher
  Health
  1.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.3% higher