Cities Similar to Lakeland, FL
The top 10 most similar cities based on cost of living, home prices, rent, population, and region.
Cities similar to Lakeland, FL
1. Hampton, VA
137,098 people · Southeast
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$278K
Rent estimate
$1,390/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →2. Columbia, SC
142,416 people · Southeast
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$229K
Rent estimate
$1,255/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →3. Portsmouth, VA
96,793 people · Southeast
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$243K
Rent estimate
$1,420/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →4. North Port, FL
88,934 people · Southeast
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$247K
Rent estimate
$1,400/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →5. Gainesville, FL
145,812 people · Southeast
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$297K
Rent estimate
$1,300/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →6. Gastonia, NC
83,942 people · Southeast
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$266K
Rent estimate
$1,190/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →7. Daytona Beach, FL
82,485 people · Southeast
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$230K
Rent estimate
$1,330/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →8. Melbourne, FL
86,960 people · Southeast
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$264K
Rent estimate
$1,530/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →9. Fort Myers, FL
97,372 people · Southeast
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$274K
Rent estimate
$1,575/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →10. North Charleston, SC
121,469 people · Southeast
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$294K
Rent estimate
$1,540/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →How We Find Cities Similar to Lakeland
We compare saved cost indexes (30% of the score), home values (20%), rent estimates (15%), population (15%) and region (20%). Financial differences are measured relative to the two cities, and population uses a logarithmic scale. Rent estimates prefer city ZIP data when available.
A match needs at least two financial factors available for both cities. Missing factors reduce the score instead of counting as matches. Each card lists the factors actually compared. Scores are a ranking aid, not a percentage probability, a measure of data accuracy, or a promise of a similar lifestyle. Climate, schools, jobs and your personal budget are not part of this score.
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