Cost of living comparison
Gainesville is 7.6% more expensive than United States overall.
- Restaurants
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pay 16.4% less in Gainesville
- Groceries
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pay 16.7% less in Gainesville
- Transportation
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pay 20.9% more in Gainesville
- Housing
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pay 5.9% more in Gainesville
- Childcare
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pay 24.9% more in Gainesville
- Entertainment and Sports
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pay 10.3% less in Gainesville
- Clothing
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pay 44.8% more in Gainesville
The cost of clothing, childcare, transportation, and housing in Gainesville are more expensive than in United States. Expenses including groceries, restaurants, and entertainment and sports are lower in Gainesville.
If you lived in Gainesville instead of United States, you would:
pay 16.4% less for restaurants
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United States
|
Gainesville
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$18.59
|
$15.00
|
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|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$10.47
|
$8.00
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$2.50
|
$2.52
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$1.96
|
$1.50
|
|
pay 16.7% less for groceries
|
United States
|
Gainesville
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$3.49
|
$2.51
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$6.33
|
$6.33
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$3.91
|
$3.39
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$3.56
|
$2.69
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$5.16
|
$5.42
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$2.33
|
$1.89
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.78
|
$0.73
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$2.00
|
$1.07
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$2.16
|
$1.44
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$1.34
|
$1.34
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$1.38
|
$1.36
|
|
pay 20.9% more for transportation
|
United States
|
Gainesville
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$3.61
|
$3.08
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$65.15
|
?? | |
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$31,583.67
|
$34,689.37
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$17.81
|
$29.85
|
|
pay 5.9% more for housing
|
United States
|
Gainesville
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$67.50
|
$78.00
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$1,655.99
|
?? | |
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$1,423.40
|
$1,300.00
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$148.34
|
$164.67
|
|
pay 24.9% more for childcare
|
United States
|
Gainesville
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$1,351.84
|
$1,802.11
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$22,265.44
|
$25,965.00
|
|
pay 10.3% less for entertainment and sports
|
United States
|
Gainesville
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$5.78
|
$6.00
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$5.04
|
$4.83
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$9.68
|
$7.25
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$50.84
|
$39.00
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$13.30
|
$12.92
|
|
pay 44.8% more for clothing
|
United States
|
Gainesville
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$50.38
|
$59.25
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$40.66
|
$58.50
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$85.52
|
$161.25
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$111.08
|
$143.33
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