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Lakeland vs North Port
Lakeland and North Port
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Assumed income $83,730, same in both cities. Example, until you change it.
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So you know: homicide deaths in North Port are under the US rate in this release, 3.9 versus 6.5 per 100,000. CDC via County Health Rankings, CDC NVSS 2017–2023 (CHR 2025 release).
Why people look at Lakeland to North Port
In 2022-2023, 290 households filed a move from Lakeland to North Port (about 498 people, average adjusted gross income $89,631). 326 households went the other way. Source: IRS migration.
A one-bedroom asking rent is about $1,333 in Lakeland and $1,559 in North Port. Lakeland has no state tax on wages. North Port has no state tax on wages. Local pay in North Port is 92% of the national level for the same work, against 85% in Lakeland.
North Port averages 257 sunny days, with July highs around 92°F and January nights around 54°F. Lakeland is 253 sunny days, 91°F in July, 54°F in January. Commutes average 26 minutes in North Port and 30 in Lakeland.
These figures are projections built from available public data. Conditions change, and the numbers may not reflect current prices, taxes, or immigration rules. Check official sources before you make decisions.
Who already made this move
In 2022-2023, 290 households moved Lakeland → North Port (about 498 people, average AGI $89,631). 326 households went the other way.
Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration. Not a moving company; not a recommendation.
The monthly number is take-home pay minus rent and the other bills. The gap between Lakeland and North Port changes with the job, remote or local pay, and bedrooms. How we figure this.
What the move itself costs
About 74 road miles, 1 bedroom. Typical ranges, not quotes.
- Full-service mover
- $1,600–$3,000
- Container or pod
- $1,050–$2,000
- Rent a truck
- $350–$700
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Questions
Is North Port cheaper than Lakeland after tax and rent?
No. North Port leaves about $184 less a month, so the cost of living is higher there for this household. A one-bedroom is about $1,333 in Lakeland and $1,559 in North Port.
Does North Port have state income tax?
North Port is in Florida, which has no state income tax.
Did people actually move from Lakeland to North Port?
Yes, when the IRS published that flow. The count and their average income are on this page. Leftover prices the same household in both cities.