Melissa, Texas vs. Lakeland, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lakeland, Florida is 16.5% cheaper than Melissa, Texas.

You would need a salary of $100,151 in Lakeland, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Melissa, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lakeland, Florida is cheaper than Melissa, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% cheaper in Lakeland
than in Melissa, Texas
Melissa, TX vs. Lakeland, FL
Compared to Melissa, Lakeland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.5% lower
      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)
  41.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.2% lower
  Commute
  9.0% lower
  Health
  0.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.0% higher