Sanford, Florida vs. Gainesville, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Gainesville, Florida is 8.8% cheaper than Sanford, Florida.

You would need a salary of $41,033 in Gainesville, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Sanford, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Gainesville, Florida is cheaper than Sanford, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
17% cheaper in Gainesville
than in Sanford, Florida
Sanford, FL vs. Gainesville, FL
Compared to Sanford, Gainesville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.8% 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
  0.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  8.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.3% higher
  Commute
  26.0% lower
  Health
  3.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.6% lower