Lakeland, Florida vs. Orlando, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Orlando, Florida is 17.0% more expensive than Lakeland, Florida.

You would need a salary of $263,185 in Orlando, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Lakeland, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Orlando, Florida is more expensive than Lakeland, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% more expensive in Orlando
than in Lakeland, Florida
Lakeland, FL vs. Orlando, FL
Compared to Lakeland, Orlando is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.0% 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
  1.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.4% higher
  Commute
  30.1% higher
  Health
  2.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.8% higher

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