Irvine, California vs. Gainesville, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Gainesville, Florida is 50.3% cheaper than Irvine, California.

You would need a salary of $25,345 in Gainesville, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Irvine, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Gainesville, Florida is cheaper than Irvine, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
75% cheaper in Gainesville
than in Irvine, California
Irvine, CA vs. Gainesville, FL
Compared to Irvine, Gainesville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  50.3% 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
  6.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  78.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.2% higher
  Commute
  26.6% lower
  Health
  15.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.9% lower