Austin, Texas vs. Gainesville, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Gainesville, Florida is 30.4% cheaper than Austin, Texas.

You would need a salary of $13,910 in Gainesville, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Austin, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Gainesville, Florida is cheaper than Austin, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
52% cheaper in Gainesville
than in Austin, Texas
Austin, TX vs. Gainesville, FL
Compared to Austin, Gainesville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.4% 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
  2.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.4% higher
  Commute
  25.8% lower
  Health
  5.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.9% lower