Melcher-Dallas, Iowa vs. Lake Placid, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Placid, Florida is 18.1% more expensive than Melcher-Dallas, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $59,028 in Lake Placid, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Melcher-Dallas, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Placid, Florida is more expensive than Melcher-Dallas, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
161% more expensive in Lake Placid
than in Melcher-Dallas, Iowa
Melcher Dallas, IA vs. Lake Placid, FL
Compared to Melcher Dallas, Lake Placid is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.1% 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
  10.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  118.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.0% higher
  Commute
  6.2% lower
  Health
  2.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.8% lower