Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania vs. Lakeland, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lakeland, Florida is 3.9% cheaper than Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $38,433 in Lakeland, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lakeland, Florida is cheaper than Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
50% cheaper in Lakeland
than in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh, PA vs. Lakeland, FL
Compared to Pittsburgh, Lakeland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.9% 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
  1.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  13.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.2% lower
  Commute
  19.8% lower
  Health
  13.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.4% lower