Kankakee, Illinois vs. Lake Wales, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Wales, Florida is 16.1% more expensive than Kankakee, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $58,062 in Lake Wales, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Kankakee, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Wales, Florida is more expensive than Kankakee, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
97% more expensive in Lake Wales
than in Kankakee, Illinois
Kankakee, IL vs. Lake Wales, FL
Compared to Kankakee, Lake Wales is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.1% 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
  11.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  88.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.7% higher
  Commute
  12.3% higher
  Health
  9.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.4% lower