Boston, Massachusetts vs. Gainesville, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Gainesville, Florida is 41.3% cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $70,404 in Gainesville, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Boston, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Gainesville, Florida is cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
58% cheaper in Gainesville
than in Boston, Massachusetts
Boston, MA vs. Gainesville, FL
Compared to Boston, Gainesville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.3% 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
  11.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  69.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.8% lower
  Commute
  38.2% lower
  Health
  20.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  25.3% lower