What is a pro or con of living in Seattle, Washingtoncompared to Gainesville, Florida?

Median Home Cost is 203% more expensive in Seattle.

What salary do I need to live in Seattle, Washington copmared to Gainesville, Florida?

A salary of $65,000 in Gainesville, Florida should increase to $121,189 in Seattle, Washington (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

GAINESVILLE vs. SEATTLE
Cost of Living Comparison

Gainesville, Florida vs. Seattle, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is 86.4% more expensive than Gainesville, Florida.

You would need a salary of $121,189 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Gainesville, Florida.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Seattle, Washington is more expensive than Gainesville, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
203% more expensive in Seattle
than in Gainesville, Florida

Gainesville, FL vs. Seattle, WA

Compared to Gainesville, Seattle is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

86.4% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

9.6% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

290.2% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

34.7% lower

Commute

68.7% higher

Health

18.0% lower

Taxes

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Personal

24.5% higher

Cost of Food

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Gainesville, Florida vs. Seattle, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

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