Cost of living comparison
Lakeland is 4.5% cheaper than United States overall.
- Restaurants
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pay 1.6% more in Lakeland
- Groceries
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pay 11.4% more in Lakeland
- Transportation
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pay 1.5% more in Lakeland
- Housing
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pay 5.5% less in Lakeland
- Childcare
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pay 43.6% less in Lakeland
- Entertainment and Sports
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pay 12.3% less in Lakeland
- Clothing
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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.
If you lived in Lakeland instead of United States, you would:
pay 1.6% more for restaurants
|
United States
|
Lakeland
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$18.59
|
$20.00
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$10.47
|
$9.00
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$2.50
|
$2.60
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$1.96
|
$2.13
|
|
pay 11.4% more for groceries
|
United States
|
Lakeland
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$3.49
|
$4.33
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$6.33
|
$6.06
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$3.91
|
$4.21
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$3.56
|
$4.78
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$5.16
|
$7.00
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$2.33
|
$2.55
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.78
|
$0.77
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$2.00
|
$1.67
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$2.16
|
$2.50
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$1.34
|
$1.33
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$1.38
|
$1.66
|
|
pay 1.5% more for transportation
|
United States
|
Lakeland
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$3.61
|
$3.22
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$65.15
|
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| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$31,583.67
|
$36,050.00
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$17.81
|
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pay 5.5% less for housing
|
United States
|
Lakeland
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$67.50
|
$53.50
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$1,655.99
|
$1,893.33
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$1,423.40
|
$1,546.33
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$148.34
|
$112.36
|
|
pay 43.6% less for childcare
|
United States
|
Lakeland
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$1,351.84
|
$675.00
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$22,265.44
|
$14,000.00
|
|
pay 12.3% less for entertainment and sports
|
United States
|
Lakeland
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$5.78
|
$5.50
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$5.04
|
$5.05
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$9.68
|
$7.78
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$50.84
|
$35.00
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$13.30
|
$12.50
|
|
pay 15.1% more for clothing
|
United States
|
Lakeland
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$50.38
|
$56.43
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$40.66
|
$45.60
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$85.52
|
$101.25
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$111.08
|
$130.83
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