Cost of Living in Gainesville, FL
Cost indexes, living wages, and fair market rents — 2024 Data
Cost of Living Overview
Overall Index
96.6
100 = national avg
-3.4 vs national average
Living Wage (1 Adult)
$42,512
per year
Living Wage (Family of 4)
$100,483
per year
Cost Index by Category
Housing127.3
Food84.9
Transportation69.7
Healthcare87.9
Utilities96.4
100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.
Fair Market Rent
Source: HUD1 Bedroom
$1,246
per month
2 Bedroom
$1,493
per month
The overall cost of living index in Gainesville is 96.6, which is 3.4% below the national average. Housing costs are above the national average at an index of 127.3. A single adult needs to earn approximately $42,512 per year to cover basic expenses.