Raleigh, North Carolina vs. Lakeland, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lakeland, Florida is 13.8% cheaper than Raleigh, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $150,869 in Lakeland, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lakeland, Florida is cheaper than Raleigh, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
33% cheaper in Lakeland
than in Raleigh, North Carolina
Raleigh, NC vs. Lakeland, FL
Compared to Raleigh, Lakeland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.8% 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
  2.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.1% lower
  Commute
  4.5% lower
  Health
  6.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.1% lower