Cost of living in Lakeland

 Lakeland (FL), United States
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Cost of living in Lakeland vs. United States overall average

Lakeland is 4.5% cheaper than United States overall.

Restaurants
pay 1.6% more in Lakeland
Groceries
pay 11.4% more in Lakeland
Transportation
pay 1.5% more in Lakeland
Housing
pay 5.5% less in Lakeland
Childcare
pay 43.6% less in Lakeland
Entertainment and Sports
pay 12.3% less in Lakeland
Clothing
pay 15.1% more in Lakeland

The cost of clothing, groceries, restaurants, and transportation in Lakeland are more expensive than in United States. Expenses including childcare, entertainment and sports, and housing are lower in Lakeland.

Lakeland Cost of Living Breakdown
 
Cost
Range
Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant $20.00
$12.00 - $70.00
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
$9.00
$9.00 - $15.00
Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) $2.60
$1.69 - $4.00

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Cost
Range
Bread
1 loaf
$4.33
$3.22 - $6.61
Local cheese (8 oz) $6.06
$5.51 - $13.23
Milk (1 gallon) $4.21
$2.99 - $6.00

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Cost
Range
Gasoline (1 gallon) $3.22
$2.88 - $3.71
Monthly public transit pass ??
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New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) $36,050.00
$36,050.00 - $36,050.00

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Cost
Range
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
$53.50
$40.00 - $100.00
1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area $1,893.33
$1,600.00 - $2,200.00
1-Bedroom apartment outside city center $1,546.33
$1,500.00 - $1,639.00

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Range
Private preschool for 1 child, monthly $675.00
$500.00 - $1,200.00
Middle school for 1 child, two semesters $14,000.00
$14,000.00 - $14,000.00

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Cost
Range
Domestic/local beer (1 pint) $5.50
$4.00 - $8.00
Cappuccino in mid-range area $5.05
$3.85 - $9.00
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
$7.78
$7.00 - $20.00

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Cost
Range
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
$56.43
$35.00 - $75.00
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
$45.60
$25.00 - $75.00
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
$101.25
$68.00 - $170.00

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Tip: Try viewing our aggregate cost of living in Florida to see the average cost of cities throughout Florida, like Cape Canaveral, Saint Petersburg, Vero Beach, Sun City Center, Zephyrhills, and more.
For a detailed breakdown of Santa Cruz vs. the national average, see the cost of living in United States compared to Lakeland.

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