Gainesville, Florida vs. Waynesville, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Waynesville, North Carolina is 9.0% more expensive than Gainesville, Florida.

You would need a salary of $54,500 in Waynesville, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Gainesville, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Waynesville, North Carolina is more expensive than Gainesville, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
17% more expensive in Waynesville
than in Gainesville, Florida
Gainesville, FL vs. Waynesville, NC
Compared to Gainesville, Waynesville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.0% 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
  3.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  23.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.0% lower
  Commute
  7.6% higher
  Health
  12.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.0% higher