Gainesville, Florida vs. Haines, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Haines, Alaska is 24.4% more expensive than Gainesville, Florida.

You would need a salary of $62,222 in Haines, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Gainesville, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Haines, Alaska is more expensive than Gainesville, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
14% more expensive in Haines
than in Gainesville, Florida
Gainesville, FL vs. Haines, AK
Compared to Gainesville, Haines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.4% 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
  53.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  65.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  36.0% higher
  Commute
  20.0% lower
  Health
  18.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  23.0% higher