Cost of Living Calculator - Lakeland, Florida vs Valley Center, California


The cost of living in Valley Center, California is 82.8% more expensive than Lakeland, Florida.

You would need a salary of $91,393 in Valley Center, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lakeland, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Valley Center, California is more expensive than Lakeland, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
192% more expensive in Valley Center
than in Lakeland, Florida
Lakeland, FL vs Valley_Center, CA
Compared to Lakeland, Valley_Center is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  82.8% 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
  6.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  276.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.9% higher
  Commute
  60.3% higher
  Health
  11.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.0% higher

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