Bloomington, Illinois vs. Gainesville, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Gainesville, Florida is 9.2% more expensive than Bloomington, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $76,456 in Gainesville, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Bloomington, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Gainesville, Florida is more expensive than Bloomington, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% more expensive in Gainesville
than in Bloomington, Illinois
Bloomington, IL vs. Gainesville, FL
Compared to Bloomington, Gainesville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.2% higher
      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
  3.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  19.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.8% higher
  Commute
  20.9% higher
  Health
  1.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.0% lower