Lakeland, Florida vs. Lake Ozark, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Ozark, Missouri is 6.1% more expensive than Lakeland, Florida.

You would need a salary of $116,727 in Lake Ozark, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Lakeland, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Ozark, Missouri is more expensive than Lakeland, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
13% more expensive in Lake Ozark
than in Lakeland, Florida
Lakeland, FL vs. Lake Ozark, MO
Compared to Lakeland, Lake Ozark is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.1% 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
  0.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.9% lower
  Commute
  19.7% lower
  Health
  23.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.3% higher