Muscle Shoals, Alabama vs. Gainesville, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Gainesville, Florida is 8.6% more expensive than Muscle Shoals, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $20,844 in Gainesville, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Muscle Shoals, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Gainesville, Florida is more expensive than Muscle Shoals, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
22% more expensive in Gainesville
than in Muscle Shoals, Alabama
Muscle Shoals, AL vs. Gainesville, FL
Compared to Muscle Shoals, Gainesville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.6% 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
  4.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.0% higher
  Commute
  1.7% higher
  Health
  8.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% lower