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New York vs Lakeland
New York and Lakeland
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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 Lakeland are under the US rate in this release, 5.2 versus 6.5 per 100,000. CDC via County Health Rankings, CDC NVSS 2017–2023 (CHR 2025 release).
Why people look at New York to Lakeland
In 2022-2023, 1,611 households filed a move from New York to Lakeland (about 3,019 people, average adjusted gross income $64,272). 388 households went the other way. Source: IRS migration.
A one-bedroom asking rent is about $3,018 in New York and $1,333 in Lakeland. New York has a state tax on wages. Lakeland has no state tax on wages. Local pay in Lakeland is 85% of the national level for the same work, against 119% in New York.
Lakeland averages 253 sunny days, with July highs around 91°F and January nights around 54°F. New York is 224 sunny days, 85°F in July, 27°F in January. Commutes average 30 minutes in Lakeland and 38 in New York.
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, 1,611 households moved New York → Lakeland (about 3,019 people, average AGI $64,272). 388 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 New York and Lakeland changes with the job, remote or local pay, and bedrooms. How we figure this.
What the move itself costs
About 1,189 road miles, 1 bedroom. Typical ranges, not quotes.
- Full-service mover
- $3,150–$5,950
- Container or pod
- $2,250–$4,200
- Rent a truck
- $1,250–$2,350
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Questions
Is Lakeland cheaper than New York after tax and rent?
Yes. Lakeland leaves about $2,469 more a month, so the cost of living is lower there for this household. A one-bedroom is about $3,018 in New York and $1,333 in Lakeland.
Does Lakeland have state income tax?
Lakeland is in Florida, which has no state income tax.
Did people actually move from New York to Lakeland?
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.