Cost of Living Calculator - Lakeland, Florida vs Monterey, California


The cost of living in Monterey, California is 98.1% more expensive than Lakeland, Florida.

You would need a salary of $148,602 in Monterey, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lakeland, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Monterey, California is more expensive than Lakeland, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
261% more expensive in Monterey
than in Lakeland, Florida
Lakeland, FL vs Monterey, CA
Compared to Lakeland, Monterey is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  98.1% 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
  7.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  389.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.1% lower
  Commute
  8.9% higher
  Health
  42.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.7% higher

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