Lakeland, Florida vs. Pontiac, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Pontiac, Michigan is 5.5% cheaper than Lakeland, Florida.

You would need a salary of $75,561 in Pontiac, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Lakeland, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Pontiac, Michigan is cheaper than Lakeland, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
62% cheaper in Pontiac
than in Lakeland, Florida
Lakeland, FL vs. Pontiac, MI
Compared to Lakeland, Pontiac is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.5% 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
  12.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  56.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.6% higher
  Commute
  55.6% higher
  Health
  20.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.1% higher