| | Sebastian, FL | Lakeland, FL | United States |
| Overall | 96.8 | 91.6 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 104.7 | 102.7 | 100 |
| Health | 98.7 | 100.9 | 100 |
| Housing | 90.0 | 75.8 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $347,500 | $282,500 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 9,390.0% | 9,800.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 103.7 | 84.6 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 106.5 | 80.1 | 100 |
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Sebastian 
13 Reviews
I have lived here peacefully, but when there was a problem, the SPD doesn't want to help.
Wouldn't recommend living here, especially if small children are concerned! More
This is an update to my "I prefer it" submission of 2/15/2011.
After four and half years I am moving but not because there is anything particularly wrong with More
I stand by my rather positive review posted on 2/15/2011. However, I am about to leave for a region with four seasons and three dimensions.
This is an ideal place for More
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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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