Cost of Living Calculator - Hattiesburg, Mississippi vs Lake Wales, Florida


The cost of living in Lake Wales, Florida is 9.5% more expensive than Hattiesburg, Mississippi.

You would need a salary of $82,088 in Lake Wales, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Hattiesburg, Mississippi.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Wales, Florida is more expensive than Hattiesburg, Mississippi
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
26% more expensive in Lake Wales
than in Hattiesburg, Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS vs Lake Wales, FL
Compared to Hattiesburg, Lake Wales is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.5% 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
  8.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  9.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.1% higher
  Commute
  14.3% higher
  Health
  2.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.6% higher

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