What is a pro or con of living in Whitefish, Montanacompared to Gainesville, Florida?

Median Home Cost is 208% more expensive in Whitefish.

What salary do I need to live in Whitefish, Montana copmared to Gainesville, Florida?

A salary of $70,000 in Gainesville, Florida should increase to $99,322 in Whitefish, Montana (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

GAINESVILLE vs. WHITEFISH
Cost of Living Comparison

Gainesville, Florida vs. Whitefish, Montana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Whitefish, Montana is 41.9% more expensive than Gainesville, Florida.

You would need a salary of $99,322 in Whitefish, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Gainesville, Florida.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Whitefish, Montana is more expensive than Gainesville, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
208% more expensive in Whitefish
than in Gainesville, Florida

Gainesville, FL vs. Whitefish, MT

Compared to Gainesville, Whitefish is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

41.9% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

6.3% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

100.4% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

23.5% lower

Commute

8.6% lower

Health

6.2% lower

Taxes

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Personal

4.6% higher

Cost of Food

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Gainesville, Florida vs. Whitefish, Montana

Cost of Living Comparison

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