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


The cost of living in Santa Monica, California is 207.9% more expensive than Lakeland, Florida.

You would need a salary of $338,723 in Santa Monica, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lakeland, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Monica, California is more expensive than Lakeland, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
486% more expensive in Santa Monica
than in Lakeland, Florida
Lakeland, FL vs Santa Monica, CA
Compared to Lakeland, Santa Monica is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  207.9% 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
  8.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  945.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.6% lower
  Commute
  83.0% higher
  Health
  10.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.4% higher

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