Lake City, FL Cost of Living


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Lake City cost of living score
85.5
Less expensive
14.5% lower
than the US average
17.1% lower
than the Florida average
Lake City, Florida gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 85.5, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 14.5% lower than the U.S. average and 17.1% lower than the average for Florida.

Lake City, FL

Housing costs in Lake City?
A typical home costs $235,300, which is 30.4% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 35.1% less expensive than the average Florida home, at $362,400. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Lake City costs $910 per month, which is 36.4% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 71.4% cheaper than the state average of $1,560.

Can I afford Lake City?
To live comfortably in Lake City, Florida, a minimum annual income of $45,000 for a family, and $28,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Lake City?
The cost of living in Lake City, FL is fairly low compared to the national average. The median home price in Lake City is $140,000, and the average rental rate for a two-bedroom apartment is just under $800 per month. Utilities costs are also low with electricity averaging around $90 per month depending on usage. Food costs are also reasonable with the average grocery bill for a family of four being around $500 monthly. Overall, living in Lake City can be quite affordable for those looking for an affordable place to call home.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesLake CityFloridaUnited States
  85.5103.1100.0
  96.8102.8100
  116.7102.3100.0
  61.6101.1100.0
  $235,300$362,400$338,100
  102.6%101.3%100.0%
  73.6112.6100.0
  78.187.6100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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I have been here 7 years and until Covid hit, I thought is was okay despite a large number of Confederate flags. Covid brought the worst in people. I have been  More

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Over 15 years ago

You can always build a place of worship or build Jewish community. The Muslims just build their place of worship here and many Christians have their churches. Why  More

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I have lived all over the country from Missouri, Pennsylvania, and have finally found my niche here in Lake City, Florida. I love it here, and with the church I  More

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