Cost of Living Calculator - Queens, New York vs Lakeland, Florida


The cost of living in Lakeland, Florida is 47.5% cheaper than Queens, New York.

You would need a salary of $39,359 in Lakeland, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Queens, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lakeland, Florida is cheaper than Queens, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
62% cheaper in Lakeland
than in Queens, New York
Queens, NY vs Lakeland, FL
Compared to Queens, Lakeland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  47.5% 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
  11.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  73.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  34.4% lower
  Commute
  55.1% lower
  Health
  20.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  22.5% lower

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