What is a pro or con of living in Gainesville, Floridacompared to Athens-Clarke County, Georgia?

Health is 12% more expensive in Gainesville.

What salary do I need to live in Gainesville, Florida copmared to Athens-Clarke County, Georgia?

A salary of $48,500 in Athens-Clarke County, Georgia should increase to $49,546 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.

ATHENS CLARKE COUNTY vs. GAINESVILLE
Cost of Living Comparison

Athens-Clarke County, Georgia vs. Gainesville, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Gainesville, Florida is 2.2% more expensive than Athens-Clarke County, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $49,546 in Gainesville, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Athens-Clarke County, Georgia.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Gainesville, Florida is more expensive than Athens-Clarke County, Georgia
• Health is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Health
12% more expensive in Gainesville
than in Athens-Clarke County, Georgia

Athens Clarke County, GA vs. Gainesville, FL

Compared to Athens Clarke County, Gainesville is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

2.2% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

3.5% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

1.7% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

2.8% higher

Commute

1.9% higher

Health

12.3% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

0.4% higher

Cost of Food

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Athens-Clarke County, Georgia vs. Gainesville, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

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Athens Clarke County, GA vs. Gainesville, FL

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