Allentown, Pennsylvania vs. Gainesville, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Gainesville, Florida is 3.2% cheaper than Allentown, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $62,903 in Gainesville, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Allentown, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Gainesville, Florida is cheaper than Allentown, Pennsylvania
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
20% cheaper in Gainesville
than in Allentown, Pennsylvania
Allentown, PA vs. Gainesville, FL
Compared to Allentown, Gainesville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.2% 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
  1.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.0% higher
  Commute
  18.8% lower
  Health
  5.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.5% lower