Spartanburg, South Carolina vs. Lakeland, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lakeland, Florida is 8.7% more expensive than Spartanburg, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $76,121 in Lakeland, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Spartanburg, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lakeland, Florida is more expensive than Spartanburg, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
48% more expensive in Lakeland
than in Spartanburg, South Carolina
Spartanburg, SC vs. Lakeland, FL
Compared to Spartanburg, Lakeland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.7% 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
  8.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.6% lower
  Commute
  13.4% higher
  Health
  1.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.3% lower