Lakeland, Florida vs. Bessemer, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bessemer, Alabama is 14.6% cheaper than Lakeland, Florida.

You would need a salary of $42,695 in Bessemer, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Lakeland, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bessemer, Alabama is cheaper than Lakeland, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
61% cheaper in Bessemer
than in Lakeland, Florida
Lakeland, FL vs. Bessemer, AL
Compared to Lakeland, Bessemer is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.6% 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
  10.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  60.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.0% higher
  Commute
  5.4% higher
  Health
  20.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.0% higher

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