Sheldon, Iowa vs. Lake Wales, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

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

You would need a salary of $93,994 in Lake Wales, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Sheldon, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Wales, Florida is more expensive than Sheldon, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
41% more expensive in Lake Wales
than in Sheldon, Iowa
Sheldon, IA vs. Lake Wales, FL
Compared to Sheldon, 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
  6.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  10.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.8% higher
  Commute
  37.3% higher
  Health
  14.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.9% lower