Gainesville, Georgia vs. Helen, Georgia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Helen, Georgia is 8.3% cheaper than Gainesville, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $45,869 in Helen, Georgia to maintain the standard of living you have in Gainesville, Georgia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Helen, Georgia is cheaper than Gainesville, Georgia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
8% cheaper in Helen
than in Gainesville, Georgia
Gainesville, GA vs. Helen, GA
Compared to Gainesville, Helen is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.3% 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
  0.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  0.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.1% higher
  Commute
  0.7% lower
  Health
  2.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.8% lower