Lakeland, Florida vs. Queens, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Queens, New York is 90.6% more expensive than Lakeland, Florida.

You would need a salary of $114,360 in Queens, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Lakeland, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Queens, New York is more expensive than Lakeland, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
164% more expensive in Queens
than in Lakeland, Florida
Lakeland, FL vs. Queens, NY
Compared to Lakeland, Queens is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  90.6% 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
  13.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  271.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  52.6% higher
  Commute
  122.8% higher
  Health
  25.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  29.0% higher