Anchorage, Alaska vs. Gainesville, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Gainesville, Florida is 22.4% cheaper than Anchorage, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $48,491 in Gainesville, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Anchorage, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Gainesville, Florida is cheaper than Anchorage, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
21% cheaper in Gainesville
than in Anchorage, Alaska
Anchorage, AK vs. Gainesville, FL
Compared to Anchorage, Gainesville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.4% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  18.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.5% lower
  Commute
  22.1% lower
  Health
  14.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.6% lower