Gainesville, Florida vs. Helen, Georgia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Helen, Georgia is 5.0% cheaper than Gainesville, Florida.

You would need a salary of $47,500 in Helen, Georgia to maintain the standard of living you have in Gainesville, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Helen, Georgia is cheaper than Gainesville, Florida
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
29% cheaper in Helen
than in Gainesville, Florida
Gainesville, FL vs. Helen, GA
Compared to Gainesville, Helen is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.0% 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
  3.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  0.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.1% lower
  Commute
  1.3% higher
  Health
  4.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.3% lower