St. Clair Shores, Michigan vs. Gainesville, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Gainesville, Florida is 3.3% cheaper than St. Clair Shores, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $48,335 in Gainesville, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in St. Clair Shores, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Gainesville, Florida is cheaper than St. Clair Shores, Michigan
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
38% cheaper in Gainesville
than in St. Clair Shores, Michigan
St. Clair Shores, MI vs. Gainesville, FL
Compared to St. Clair Shores, Gainesville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.3% 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
  5.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  20.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.5% higher
  Commute
  39.0% lower
  Health
  33.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.4% lower