Westfield, Massachusetts vs. Lake Wales, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Wales, Florida is 13.3% cheaper than Westfield, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $43,370 in Lake Wales, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Westfield, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Wales, Florida is cheaper than Westfield, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
25% cheaper in Lake Wales
than in Westfield, Massachusetts
Westfield, MA vs. Lake Wales, FL
Compared to Westfield, Lake Wales is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.3% 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
  4.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  46.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.2% lower
  Commute
  0.2% lower
  Health
  10.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.2% lower