Gainesville, Florida vs. Madison, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Madison, Alabama is 9.4% more expensive than Gainesville, Florida.

You would need a salary of $54,722 in Madison, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Gainesville, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Madison, Alabama is more expensive than Gainesville, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
31% more expensive in Madison
than in Gainesville, Florida
Gainesville, FL vs. Madison, AL
Compared to Gainesville, Madison is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.4% 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
  0.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  23.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.3% lower
  Commute
  1.0% lower
  Health
  15.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.1% higher