Gainesville, Florida vs. College Station, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in College Station, Texas is 1.7% cheaper than Gainesville, Florida.

You would need a salary of $49,167 in College Station, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Gainesville, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, College Station, Texas is cheaper than Gainesville, Florida
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
13% cheaper in College Station
than in Gainesville, Florida
Gainesville, FL vs. College Station, TX
Compared to Gainesville, College Station is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.7% 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
  2.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.3% lower
  Commute
  14.0% lower
  Health
  6.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.1% lower