Gainesville, Florida vs. Rochester, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rochester, New York is 7.6% cheaper than Gainesville, Florida.

You would need a salary of $129,422 in Rochester, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Gainesville, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rochester, New York is cheaper than Gainesville, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
51% cheaper in Rochester
than in Gainesville, Florida
Gainesville, FL vs. Rochester, NY
Compared to Gainesville, Rochester is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.6% lower
      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
  1.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  59.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.1% lower
  Commute
  11.2% higher
  Health
  0.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.6% higher