Lubbock, Texas vs. Gainesville, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Gainesville, Florida is 11.5% more expensive than Lubbock, Texas.

You would need a salary of $83,643 in Gainesville, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Lubbock, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Gainesville, Florida is more expensive than Lubbock, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% more expensive in Gainesville
than in Lubbock, Texas
Lubbock, TX vs. Gainesville, FL
Compared to Lubbock, Gainesville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.5% 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
  7.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.7% higher
  Commute
  11.5% higher
  Health
  7.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% higher