Lakeland, Florida vs. San Jose, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Jose, California is 143.5% more expensive than Lakeland, Florida.

You would need a salary of $219,139 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lakeland, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than Lakeland, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
319% more expensive in San Jose
than in Lakeland, Florida
Lakeland, FL vs. San Jose, CA
Compared to Lakeland, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  143.5% 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
  10.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  517.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.2% lower
  Commute
  78.5% higher
  Health
  6.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.4% higher