What is a pro or con of living in Gainesville, Floridacompared to Valdosta, Georgia?

Median Home Cost is 68% more expensive in Gainesville.

What salary do I need to live in Gainesville, Florida copmared to Valdosta, Georgia?

A salary of $85,000 in Valdosta, Georgia should increase to $97,452 in Gainesville, Florida (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

VALDOSTA vs. GAINESVILLE
Cost of Living Comparison

Valdosta, Georgia vs. Gainesville, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Gainesville, Florida is 14.6% more expensive than Valdosta, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $97,452 in Gainesville, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Valdosta, Georgia.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Gainesville, Florida is more expensive than Valdosta, Georgia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
68% more expensive in Gainesville
than in Valdosta, Georgia

Valdosta, GA vs. Gainesville, FL

Compared to Valdosta, Gainesville is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

14.6% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

5.3% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

47.8% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

4.7% higher

Commute

0.1% higher

Health

2.4% higher

Taxes

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Personal

1.7% higher

Cost of Food

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Valdosta, Georgia vs. Gainesville, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

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Valdosta, GA vs. Gainesville, FL

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