Charlottesville, Virginia vs. Gainesville, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Gainesville, Florida is 16.1% cheaper than Charlottesville, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $41,938 in Gainesville, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Charlottesville, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Gainesville, Florida is cheaper than Charlottesville, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% cheaper in Gainesville
than in Charlottesville, Virginia
Charlottesville, VA vs. Gainesville, FL
Compared to Charlottesville, Gainesville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.1% 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
  2.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  36.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.0% higher
  Commute
  13.2% higher
  Health
  1.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.8% lower