Chapel Hill, North Carolina vs. Gainesville, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Gainesville, Florida is 22.4% cheaper than Chapel Hill, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $24,052 in Gainesville, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Chapel Hill, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Gainesville, Florida is cheaper than Chapel Hill, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% cheaper in Gainesville
than in Chapel Hill, North Carolina
Chapel Hill, NC vs. Gainesville, FL
Compared to Chapel Hill, Gainesville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.4% 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
  4.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  52.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.4% higher
  Commute
  1.3% lower
  Health
  5.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.9% lower