Looking for a fresh start in a new Lakeland neighborhood that is actually affordable? Fortunately, there are some neighborhoods that still offer affordable cost of living. Listed below are the most affordable neighborhoods in Lakeland for 2026, ranked by their cost of living index. The cost of living index includes various items such as: goods and services, groceries, utilities, real estate and rental rates. For reference, the national average for cost of living is 100.

Population 952
-17%
Cost of Living Index 85 vs 103
17% lower than Lakeland
Population 1,598
-17%
Cost of Living Index 85 vs 103
17% lower than Lakeland
Population 325
-14%
Cost of Living Index 88 vs 103
14% lower than Lakeland
Population 2,416
-14%
Cost of Living Index 88 vs 103
14% lower than Lakeland
Population 507
-13%
Cost of Living Index 89 vs 103
13% lower than Lakeland
Population 111
-13%
Cost of Living Index 89 vs 103
13% lower than Lakeland
Population 258
-13%
Cost of Living Index 89 vs 103
13% lower than Lakeland
Population 617
-12%
Cost of Living Index 90 vs 103
12% lower than Lakeland
Population 1,368
-11%
Cost of Living Index 91 vs 103
11% lower than Lakeland
Population 292
-11%
Cost of Living Index 91 vs 103
11% lower than Lakeland
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