Sacramento, California vs. Gainesville, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Gainesville, Florida is 26.0% cheaper than Sacramento, California.

You would need a salary of $37,007 in Gainesville, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Sacramento, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Gainesville, Florida is cheaper than Sacramento, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% cheaper in Gainesville
than in Sacramento, California
Sacramento, CA vs. Gainesville, FL
Compared to Sacramento, Gainesville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.0% 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
  5.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  44.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.1% higher
  Commute
  32.6% lower
  Health
  3.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.0% lower