Buckhannon, West Virginia vs. Lake Wales, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Wales, Florida is 9.2% more expensive than Buckhannon, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $87,338 in Lake Wales, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Buckhannon, West Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Wales, Florida is more expensive than Buckhannon, West Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
74% more expensive in Lake Wales
than in Buckhannon, West Virginia
Buckhannon, WV vs. Lake Wales, FL
Compared to Buckhannon, Lake Wales is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.2% 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
  4.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  16.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.6% higher
  Commute
  6.5% higher
  Health
  24.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.6% lower