For most of us, living in these high end Lakeland neighborhoods may be well beyond our means, as these neighborhoods include some of the highest real estate and rental prices in Florida. Listed below are the most expensive neighborhoods in Lakeland for 2026, sorted by overall cost of living which includes: groceries, goods and services, real estate and rent prices. In case you’re wondering, the cost of living average for all cities across the nation is 100.

Population 3,267
14%
Cost of Living Index 112 vs 98
14% higher than Lakeland
Population 1,110
13%
Cost of Living Index 111 vs 98
13% higher than Lakeland
Population 269
12%
Cost of Living Index 110 vs 98
12% higher than Lakeland
Population 416
5%
Cost of Living Index 103 vs 98
5% higher than Lakeland
Population 2,453
4%
Cost of Living Index 103 vs 98
4% higher than Lakeland
Population 1,727
4%
Cost of Living Index 102 vs 98
4% higher than Lakeland
Population 1,141
3%
Cost of Living Index 102 vs 98
3% higher than Lakeland
Population 1,348
3%
Cost of Living Index 101 vs 98
3% higher than Lakeland
Population 901
2%
Cost of Living Index 100 vs 98
2% higher than Lakeland
Population 979
2%
Cost of Living Index 100 vs 98
2% higher than Lakeland
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