Gainesville, Florida vs. Montgomery, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Montgomery, Alabama is 14.1% cheaper than Gainesville, Florida.

You would need a salary of $85,889 in Montgomery, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Gainesville, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Montgomery, Alabama is cheaper than Gainesville, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
53% cheaper in Montgomery
than in Gainesville, Florida
Gainesville, FL vs. Montgomery, AL
Compared to Gainesville, Montgomery is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.1% 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
  6.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  54.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.4% lower
  Commute
  0.1% lower
  Health
  12.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.1% lower