Boston, Massachusetts vs. Lakeland, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lakeland, Florida is 42.4% cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $60,440 in Lakeland, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Boston, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lakeland, Florida is cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
56% cheaper in Lakeland
than in Boston, Massachusetts
Boston, MA vs. Lakeland, FL
Compared to Boston, Lakeland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  42.4% 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
  7.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  73.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.1% lower
  Commute
  35.8% lower
  Health
  12.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  27.1% lower

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