Gainesville, Florida vs. Dallas, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Dallas, Texas is 12.2% more expensive than Gainesville, Florida.

You would need a salary of $56,111 in Dallas, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Gainesville, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Dallas, Texas is more expensive than Gainesville, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
8% more expensive in Dallas
than in Gainesville, Florida
Gainesville, FL vs. Dallas, TX
Compared to Gainesville, Dallas is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.2% 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
  0.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  17.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.1% lower
  Commute
  43.7% higher
  Health
  8.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.0% higher