Gainesville, Florida vs. Harvard, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Harvard, Massachusetts is 69.1% more expensive than Gainesville, Florida.

You would need a salary of $101,467 in Harvard, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Gainesville, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Harvard, Massachusetts is more expensive than Gainesville, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
201% more expensive in Harvard
than in Gainesville, Florida
Gainesville, FL vs. Harvard, MA
Compared to Gainesville, Harvard is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  69.1% 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
  11.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  94.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.9% higher
  Commute
  24.7% higher
  Health
  10.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.3% higher