What is a pro or con of living in Longboat Key, Floridacompared to Lakeland, Florida?

Median Home Cost is 275% more expensive in Longboat Key.

What salary do I need to live in Longboat Key, Florida copmared to Lakeland, Florida?

A salary of $75,000 in Lakeland, Florida should increase to $133,182 in Longboat Key, Florida (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

LAKELAND vs. LONGBOAT KEY
Cost of Living Comparison

Lakeland, Florida vs. Longboat Key, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Longboat Key, Florida is 77.6% more expensive than Lakeland, Florida.

You would need a salary of $133,182 in Longboat Key, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Lakeland, Florida.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Longboat Key, Florida is more expensive than Lakeland, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
275% more expensive in Longboat Key
than in Lakeland, Florida

Lakeland, FL vs. Longboat Key, FL

Compared to Lakeland, Longboat Key is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

77.6% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

11.6% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

294.6% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

3.9% lower

Commute

37.9% higher

Health

0.8% higher

Taxes

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Personal

7.5% higher

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Lakeland, Florida vs. Longboat Key, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

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