Gainesville, Florida vs. Forest City, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Forest City, North Carolina is 11.9% cheaper than Gainesville, Florida.

You would need a salary of $52,867 in Forest City, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Gainesville, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Forest City, North Carolina is cheaper than Gainesville, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% cheaper in Forest City
than in Gainesville, Florida
Gainesville, FL vs. Forest City, NC
Compared to Gainesville, Forest City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.9% 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
  5.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  49.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.3% lower
  Commute
  7.7% lower
  Health
  15.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.6% lower