Lakeland, Florida vs. South Portland, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South Portland, Maine is 23.9% more expensive than Lakeland, Florida.

You would need a salary of $58,231 in South Portland, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Lakeland, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South Portland, Maine is more expensive than Lakeland, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
53% more expensive in South Portland
than in Lakeland, Florida
Lakeland, FL vs. South Portland, ME
Compared to Lakeland, South Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.9% 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
  7.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  83.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.8% higher
  Commute
  10.4% lower
  Health
  10.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.3% higher