Kinston, North Carolina vs. Gainesville, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Gainesville, Florida is 21.0% more expensive than Kinston, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $90,726 in Gainesville, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Kinston, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Gainesville, Florida is more expensive than Kinston, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
112% more expensive in Gainesville
than in Kinston, North Carolina
Kinston, NC vs. Gainesville, FL
Compared to Kinston, Gainesville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.0% 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
  6.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  91.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.3% higher
  Commute
  31.9% higher
  Health
  18.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.6% lower