Fort Lauderdale, Florida vs. Lakeland, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lakeland, Florida is 25.5% cheaper than Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

You would need a salary of $84,202 in Lakeland, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lakeland, Florida is cheaper than Fort Lauderdale, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% cheaper in Lakeland
than in Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Fort Lauderdale, FL vs. Lakeland, FL
Compared to Fort Lauderdale, Lakeland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.5% 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
  4.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  48.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.7% higher
  Commute
  35.3% lower
  Health
  1.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.1% lower