Cost of Living Calculator - Lakeland, Florida vs Friendswood, Texas


The cost of living in Friendswood, Texas is 21.7% more expensive than Lakeland, Florida.

You would need a salary of $158,268 in Friendswood, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Lakeland, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Friendswood, Texas is more expensive than Lakeland, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% more expensive in Friendswood
than in Lakeland, Florida
Lakeland, FL vs Friendswood, TX
Compared to Lakeland, Friendswood is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.7% 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
  2.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  84.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.4% lower
  Commute
  16.2% higher
  Health
  3.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.8% higher

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