Mission, Texas vs. Lake Wales, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Wales, Florida is 9.2% more expensive than Mission, Texas.

You would need a salary of $81,879 in Lake Wales, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Mission, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Wales, Florida is more expensive than Mission, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
26% more expensive in Lake Wales
than in Mission, Texas
Mission, TX vs. Lake Wales, FL
Compared to Mission, Lake Wales is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.2% 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
  12.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  8.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.6% higher
  Commute
  0.7% higher
  Health
  3.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.7% higher