Petal, Mississippi vs. Lakeland, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lakeland, Florida is 9.0% more expensive than Petal, Mississippi.

You would need a salary of $92,660 in Lakeland, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Petal, Mississippi.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lakeland, Florida is more expensive than Petal, Mississippi
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% more expensive in Lakeland
than in Petal, Mississippi
Petal, MS vs. Lakeland, FL
Compared to Petal, Lakeland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.0% 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
  7.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  9.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.1% lower
  Commute
  1.3% lower
  Health
  2.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.7% higher