Lakeland, Florida vs. Waconia, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Waconia, Minnesota is 25.3% more expensive than Lakeland, Florida.

You would need a salary of $118,992 in Waconia, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Lakeland, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Waconia, Minnesota is more expensive than Lakeland, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
48% more expensive in Waconia
than in Lakeland, Florida
Lakeland, FL vs. Waconia, MN
Compared to Lakeland, Waconia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.3% 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)
  91.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.2% lower
  Commute
  28.6% higher
  Health
  27.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.1% higher