Lakeland, Florida vs. Seattle, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is 90.0% more expensive than Lakeland, Florida.

You would need a salary of $190,034 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Lakeland, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seattle, Washington is more expensive than Lakeland, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
191% more expensive in Seattle
than in Lakeland, Florida
Lakeland, FL vs. Seattle, WA
Compared to Lakeland, Seattle is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  90.0% 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
  5.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  339.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  29.8% lower
  Commute
  62.5% higher
  Health
  12.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  27.6% higher