Lakeland, Florida vs. Ottawa, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ottawa, Illinois is 11.2% cheaper than Lakeland, Florida.

You would need a salary of $66,591 in Ottawa, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Lakeland, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ottawa, Illinois is cheaper than Lakeland, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% cheaper in Ottawa
than in Lakeland, Florida
Lakeland, FL vs. Ottawa, IL
Compared to Lakeland, Ottawa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.2% lower
      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
  8.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  27.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.1% higher
  Commute
  20.2% lower
  Health
  14.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.7% higher