Springfield, Massachusetts vs. Gainesville, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Gainesville, Florida is 2.3% cheaper than Springfield, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $87,948 in Gainesville, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Springfield, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Gainesville, Florida is cheaper than Springfield, Massachusetts
• Taxes is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Taxes
28% cheaper in Gainesville
than in Springfield, Massachusetts
Springfield, MA vs. Gainesville, FL
Compared to Springfield, Gainesville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.3% 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
  4.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  10.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.4% lower
  Commute
  12.7% lower
  Health
  17.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.0% lower