Pekin, Illinois vs. Lakeland, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lakeland, Florida is 17.1% more expensive than Pekin, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $87,832 in Lakeland, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Pekin, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lakeland, Florida is more expensive than Pekin, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
170% more expensive in Lakeland
than in Pekin, Illinois
Pekin, IL vs. Lakeland, FL
Compared to Pekin, Lakeland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.1% 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
  11.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  90.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.3% higher
  Commute
  9.2% higher
  Health
  11.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.2% lower