Seattle, Washington vs. Gainesville, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Gainesville, Florida is 46.4% cheaper than Seattle, Washington.

You would need a salary of $187,723 in Gainesville, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Seattle, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Gainesville, Florida is cheaper than Seattle, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
67% cheaper in Gainesville
than in Seattle, Washington
Seattle, WA vs. Gainesville, FL
Compared to Seattle, Gainesville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  46.4% 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
  8.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  74.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  53.2% higher
  Commute
  40.7% lower
  Health
  22.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.7% lower

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