Lakeland, Florida vs. Detroit, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Detroit, Michigan is essentially the same as Lakeland, Florida.
The cost of living in Detroit, Michigan is essentially the same as Lakeland, Florida.

Lakeland, FL vs. Detroit, MI
Compared to Lakeland, Detroit is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.5% 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
  13.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  67.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.5% lower
  Commute
  110.8% higher
  Health
  18.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.0% higher