The Villages, Florida vs. Gainesville, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

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

You would need a salary of $91,185 in Gainesville, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in The Villages, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Gainesville, Florida is cheaper than The Villages, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
32% cheaper in Gainesville
than in The Villages, Florida
The Villages, FL vs. Gainesville, FL
Compared to The Villages, 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
  2.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  33.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.2% higher
  Commute
  3.2% lower
  Health
  9.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.3% lower