Memphis, Tennessee vs. Lake Wales, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Wales, Florida is 10.6% more expensive than Memphis, Tennessee.

You would need a salary of $127,168 in Lake Wales, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Memphis, Tennessee.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Wales, Florida is more expensive than Memphis, Tennessee
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
56% more expensive in Lake Wales
than in Memphis, Tennessee
Memphis, TN vs. Lake Wales, FL
Compared to Memphis, Lake Wales is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.6% 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
  9.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  59.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.5% higher
  Commute
  7.0% lower
  Health
  4.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.6% higher