Darien, Illinois vs. Gainesville, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Gainesville, Florida is 19.9% cheaper than Darien, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $40,036 in Gainesville, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Darien, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Gainesville, Florida is cheaper than Darien, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
24% cheaper in Gainesville
than in Darien, Illinois
Darien, IL vs. Gainesville, FL
Compared to Darien, Gainesville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.9% 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
  0.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  42.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.8% higher
  Commute
  34.5% lower
  Health
  14.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.2% lower