Gainesville, Florida vs. Bossier City, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bossier City, Louisiana is 8.8% cheaper than Gainesville, Florida.

You would need a salary of $45,611 in Bossier City, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Gainesville, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bossier City, Louisiana is cheaper than Gainesville, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
25% cheaper in Bossier City
than in Gainesville, Florida
Gainesville, FL vs. Bossier City, LA
Compared to Gainesville, Bossier City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.8% 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
  4.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  11.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.9% lower
  Commute
  3.7% higher
  Health
  8.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.4% higher