Gainesville, Florida vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is 16.7% more expensive than Gainesville, Florida.

You would need a salary of $49,000 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Gainesville, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Gainesville, Florida
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
74% more expensive in Philadelphia
than in Gainesville, Florida
Gainesville, FL vs. Philadelphia, PA
Compared to Gainesville, Philadelphia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.7% 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
  3.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  16.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.2% higher
  Commute
  74.1% higher
  Health
  5.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.4% higher