State College, Pennsylvania vs. Gainesville, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Gainesville, Florida is 10.4% cheaper than State College, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $44,821 in Gainesville, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in State College, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Gainesville, Florida is cheaper than State College, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
23% cheaper in Gainesville
than in State College, Pennsylvania
State College, PA vs. Gainesville, FL
Compared to State College, Gainesville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.4% 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
  8.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  44.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.6% higher
  Commute
  12.3% higher
  Health
  14.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.7% lower