Grand Rapids, Michigan vs. Lakeland, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lakeland, Florida is 1.3% cheaper than Grand Rapids, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $31,571 in Lakeland, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lakeland, Florida is cheaper than Grand Rapids, Michigan
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
30% cheaper in Lakeland
than in Grand Rapids, Michigan
Grand Rapids, MI vs. Lakeland, FL
Compared to Grand Rapids, Lakeland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.3% 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
  7.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.9% lower
  Commute
  11.0% lower
  Health
  24.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.7% lower