| | Lakeland, FL | Bluffton, SC | United States |
| Overall | 91.6 | 104.3 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 102.7 | 102.7 | 100 |
| Health | 100.9 | 104.7 | 100 |
| Housing | 75.8 | 112.6 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $282,500 | $466,000 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 9,800.0% | 10,110.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 84.6 | 79.2 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 80.1 | 94.6 | 100 |
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Reviews for Lakeland 
27 Reviews
I used to live in Lakeland, It is hot, humid, crowded and getting more crowded, Most of the people are rude and unfriendly. I was born in the area and visit sometimes to More
been there a few times i love it and i a m planning to ove this More
Perhas if one is from this area, it is different I don't know. It is so dull and seems comfortable being so. There isn't much of a variety of people here, which I More
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Reviews for Bluffton 10 Reviews
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As I have been within this town, off-and-on, for a few years - the lovely atmosphere of weather/nature is a fragrance of delight. Fortressed with a lovely More
I would like yo know the cost of living differences between bluffton and Columbus,ohio. I am considering moving down south for employment. Thank More
I moved to the south because I love the romance of cities like Savannah and Beaufort. I also like the weather here. You get used to the hot summers and learn to love More
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