Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)
CAI 95 —
5% below the national average.
how it's computed
Housing0% below
Goods & services2% below
Utilities4% above
Taxes63% below
Insurance49% above
Commute cost16% below
No natural gas service in this area — most homes heat with electricity or propane.
For business: Florida is
CBII band 2/5
· time to build band 1/5.
See state page for the breakdown.
Doing business here
Economic development contacts, most local first:
city
Lakeland Economic Development
City of Lakeland's Community & Economic Development page, detailing services and offices that support business development, planning, housing, and code enforcement, including the Lakeland Business Resource Office (LBRO) and the Community Redevelopment Agency.
city
Lakeland Economic Development Council
The Lakeland Economic Development Council (LEDC) is a private, non-profit organization with over 140 member companies dedicated to fostering economic growth in Lakeland, Florida. It focuses on job creation, capital investment, and expanding the local tax base by attracting new businesses and supporting existing ones.
state
Enterprise Florida
Florida-based economic development organization page offering business development, export resources, and international trade information, with contact details for a regional business development team.
state
Florida Economic Development Council
Florida Economic Development Council is a Florida-based economic development organization with a board of directors and staff, offering membership, advocacy, events, and professional development for Florida's economic development professionals.
State sales taxYes
State income taxNone
Right-to-work stateYes