Menlo Park, California vs. Lakeland, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lakeland, Florida is 75.1% cheaper than Menlo Park, California.

You would need a salary of $18,650 in Lakeland, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Menlo Park, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lakeland, Florida is cheaper than Menlo Park, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
88% cheaper in Lakeland
than in Menlo Park, California
Menlo Park, CA vs. Lakeland, FL
Compared to Menlo Park, Lakeland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  75.1% lower
      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
  16.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  92.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.0% higher
  Commute
  38.8% lower
  Health
  14.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.9% lower