Gainesville, Florida vs. Key West, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Key West, Florida is 68.0% more expensive than Gainesville, Florida.

You would need a salary of $252,000 in Key West, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Gainesville, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Key West, Florida is more expensive than Gainesville, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
273% more expensive in Key West
than in Gainesville, Florida
Gainesville, FL vs. Key West, FL
Compared to Gainesville, Key West is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  68.0% 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
  15.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  246.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.2% lower
  Commute
  15.0% lower
  Health
  50.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.9% higher