Downey, California vs. Lakeland, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lakeland, Florida is 42.1% cheaper than Downey, California.

You would need a salary of $28,951 in Lakeland, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Downey, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lakeland, Florida is cheaper than Downey, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
62% cheaper in Lakeland
than in Downey, California
Downey, CA vs. Lakeland, FL
Compared to Downey, Lakeland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  42.1% 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
  0.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  71.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.8% lower
  Commute
  46.6% lower
  Health
  11.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.4% lower