West Columbia, South Carolina vs. Lakeland, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lakeland, Florida is 3.5% more expensive than West Columbia, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $51,758 in Lakeland, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in West Columbia, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lakeland, Florida is more expensive than West Columbia, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
38% more expensive in Lakeland
than in West Columbia, South Carolina
West Columbia, SC vs. Lakeland, FL
Compared to West Columbia, Lakeland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.5% 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
  7.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  20.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.5% lower
  Commute
  3.3% higher
  Health
  14.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.6% lower