Cost of Living Calculator - Lakeland, Florida vs Santa Maria, California


The cost of living in Santa Maria, California is 37.5% more expensive than Lakeland, Florida.

You would need a salary of $103,147 in Santa Maria, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lakeland, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Maria, California is more expensive than Lakeland, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
100% more expensive in Santa Maria
than in Lakeland, Florida
Lakeland, FL vs Santa Maria, CA
Compared to Lakeland, Santa Maria is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.5% 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
  0.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  136.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.2% lower
  Commute
  12.5% higher
  Health
  12.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.1% higher

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