Muskegon, Michigan vs. Lakeland, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lakeland, Florida is 13.1% more expensive than Muskegon, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $56,530 in Lakeland, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Muskegon, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lakeland, Florida is more expensive than Muskegon, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
85% more expensive in Lakeland
than in Muskegon, Michigan
Muskegon, MI vs. Lakeland, FL
Compared to Muskegon, Lakeland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.1% 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
  11.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  102.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.9% higher
  Commute
  10.8% lower
  Health
  21.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.4% lower