Newark, New Jersey vs. Gainesville, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Gainesville, Florida is 26.7% cheaper than Newark, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $54,967 in Gainesville, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Newark, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Gainesville, Florida is cheaper than Newark, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
29% cheaper in Gainesville
than in Newark, New Jersey
Newark, NJ vs. Gainesville, FL
Compared to Newark, Gainesville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.7% 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
  4.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  31.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.6% lower
  Commute
  47.8% lower
  Health
  8.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.6% lower