Cost of Living Calculator - Boston, Massachusetts vs Gainesville, Georgia


The cost of living in Gainesville, Georgia is 39.2% cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $95,691 in Gainesville, Georgia to maintain the standard of living you have in Boston, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Gainesville, Georgia is cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% cheaper in Gainesville
than in Boston, Massachusetts
Boston, MA vs Gainesville, GA
Compared to Boston, Gainesville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.2% 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
  14.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  69.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.0% lower
  Commute
  36.9% lower
  Health
  11.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  24.9% lower

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