Fort Lauderdale, Florida vs. Gainesville, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Gainesville, Virginia is 19.2% more expensive than Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

You would need a salary of $119,156 in Gainesville, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Gainesville, Virginia is more expensive than Fort Lauderdale, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
18% more expensive in Gainesville
than in Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Fort Lauderdale, FL vs. Gainesville, VA
Compared to Fort Lauderdale, Gainesville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.2% higher
      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
  4.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  56.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.0% higher
  Commute
  7.7% lower
  Health
  4.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.7% higher