Royal Pines, North Carolina vs. Lakeland, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lakeland, Florida is 16.5% cheaper than Royal Pines, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $41,769 in Lakeland, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Royal Pines, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lakeland, Florida is cheaper than Royal Pines, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
12% cheaper in Lakeland
than in Royal Pines, North Carolina
Royal Pines, NC vs. Lakeland, FL
Compared to Royal Pines, Lakeland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.5% 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
  0.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.3% higher
  Commute
  1.9% lower
  Health
  17.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.6% lower