Yelm, Washington vs. Lakeland, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lakeland, Florida is 20.6% cheaper than Yelm, Washington.

You would need a salary of $104,817 in Lakeland, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Yelm, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lakeland, Florida is cheaper than Yelm, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% cheaper in Lakeland
than in Yelm, Washington
Yelm, WA vs. Lakeland, FL
Compared to Yelm, Lakeland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.6% 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
  2.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  40.2% higher
  Commute
  24.7% lower
  Health
  15.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.7% lower