Gainesville Metro Area, FL Cost of Living


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How much do I need to live in Gainesville, Florida?
$4,470 / month
for a family, 17.2% less expensive than the national average A total of $53,640 for the year for a family.
$3,000 / month
for a single person, 37.1% less expensive than the national average A total of $36,000 for the year for a single person.

Gainesville cost of living score
91.1
Less expensive
8.9% lower
than the US average
11.6% lower
than the Florida average
Gainesville Flor Metro Area, Florida gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 91.1, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 8.9% lower than the U.S. average and 11.6% lower than the average for Florida.

Gainesville Metro Area, FL

Housing costs in Gainesville?
A typical home costs $279,700, which is 17.3% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 22.8% less expensive than the average Florida home, at $362,400. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Gainesville costs $1,100 per month, which is 23.1% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 41.8% cheaper than the state average of $1,560.

Can I afford Gainesville?
To live comfortably in Gainesville Flor Metro Area, Florida, a minimum annual income of $53,640 for a family, and $36,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Gainesville?
Gainesville, FL Metro Area has a lower than average cost of living compared to the United States as a whole. According to the data, the cost of living in Gainesville is 91.1, which is 8.9 points lower than the US average Cost of Living index of 100. This means that basic goods and services are less expensive in Gainesville than they are on average in the United States. Additionally, the median house value in Gainesville is $279,700, which is significantly lower than the US average of $338,100. This combination of low cost of living and relatively low house prices make Gainesville an attractive option for those looking for affordable housing options.
   Cost of living score
       Higher than 100 is more expensive than the national average.
       Lower than 100 is less expensive.
     CategoriesGainesvilleFloridaUnited States
    Unlock103.1100.0
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    Unlock$362,400$338,100
  106.2  Unlock100.0
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  103.1  Unlock100.0

   100=National Average

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