Waco, Texas vs. Lakeland, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lakeland, Florida is 11.9% more expensive than Waco, Texas.

You would need a salary of $111,914 in Lakeland, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Waco, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lakeland, Florida is more expensive than Waco, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% more expensive in Lakeland
than in Waco, Texas
Waco, TX vs. Lakeland, FL
Compared to Waco, Lakeland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.9% 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
  11.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  33.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.8% higher
  Commute
  17.0% higher
  Health
  0.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% higher