Mesa, Arizona vs. Gainesville, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Gainesville, Florida is 17.0% cheaper than Mesa, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $40,101 in Gainesville, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Mesa, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Gainesville, Florida is cheaper than Mesa, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% cheaper in Gainesville
than in Mesa, Arizona
Mesa, AZ vs. Gainesville, FL
Compared to Mesa, Gainesville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.0% 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
  2.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  27.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.3% higher
  Commute
  28.5% lower
  Health
  16.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.7% lower