Gainesville, Florida vs. Smithtown, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Smithtown, New York is 56.0% more expensive than Gainesville, Florida.

You would need a salary of $117,000 in Smithtown, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Gainesville, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Smithtown, New York is more expensive than Gainesville, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
231% more expensive in Smithtown
than in Gainesville, Florida
Gainesville, FL vs. Smithtown, NY
Compared to Gainesville, Smithtown is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  56.0% 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
  7.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  168.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.5% higher
  Commute
  41.7% higher
  Health
  16.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.1% higher