Brandon, Florida vs. Lakeland, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lakeland, Florida is 12.3% cheaper than Brandon, Florida.

You would need a salary of $65,765 in Lakeland, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Brandon, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lakeland, Florida is cheaper than Brandon, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
20% cheaper in Lakeland
than in Brandon, Florida
Brandon, FL vs. Lakeland, FL
Compared to Brandon, Lakeland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.3% 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
  1.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  23.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.5% lower
  Commute
  25.5% lower
  Health
  0.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.4% lower