What is a pro or con of living in Washington, District of Columbiacompared to Lakeland, Florida?

Median Home Cost is 128% more expensive in Washington.

What salary do I need to live in Washington, District of Columbia copmared to Lakeland, Florida?

A salary of $40,000 in Lakeland, Florida should increase to $68,222 in Washington, District of Columbia (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

LAKELAND vs. WASHINGTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Lakeland, Florida vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Washington, District of Columbia is 70.6% more expensive than Lakeland, Florida.

You would need a salary of $68,222 in Washington, District of Columbia to maintain the standard of living you have in Lakeland, Florida.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Washington, District of Columbia is more expensive than Lakeland, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
128% more expensive in Washington
than in Lakeland, Florida

Lakeland, FL vs. Washington, DC

Compared to Lakeland, Washington is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

70.6% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

11.1% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

242.5% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

8.2% higher

Commute

59.9% higher

Health

5.4% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

12.3% higher

Cost of Food

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Lakeland, Florida vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

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Lakeland, FL vs. Washington, DC

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