Lakeland, Florida vs. Romulus, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Romulus, Michigan is 1.5% more expensive than Lakeland, Florida.

You would need a salary of $50,736 in Romulus, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Lakeland, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Romulus, Michigan is more expensive than Lakeland, Florida
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
77% more expensive in Romulus
than in Lakeland, Florida
Lakeland, FL vs. Romulus, MI
Compared to Lakeland, Romulus is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.5% 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
  9.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  41.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.3% higher
  Commute
  59.9% higher
  Health
  18.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.9% higher