Cost of living indices are based on a US average of 100. An amount below 100 means Gainesville is cheaper than the US average. A cost of living index above 100 means Gainesville, Florida is more expensive. Gainesville cost of living is 89.9
Comparison Chart
| Cost of lIving | Gainesville, FL | Brooklyn, NY | Chicago, IL | Houston, Tx | USA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 89..9 | 200.7 | 106.9 | 96.5 | 100 |
| Grocery | 92.2 | 117.8 | 97.2 | 98.1 | 100 |
| Health | 102.1 | 112.6 | 90.6 | 924 | 100 |
| Housing | 79.2 | 330.9 | 99.1 | 80.2 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $183,000 | $765,100 | $229,100 | $185,500 | $241,084 |
| Utilities | 105.4 | 151.6 | 92.8 | 96.5 | 100 |
| Transportation | 81.5 | 192.6 | 138.5 | 119 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 96.5 | 120.3 | 107.3 | 100.4 | 100 |
100=National Average
Information received from https://www.bestplaces.net/cost-of-living.
