Cost of Living in Gainesville, NY
Cost indexes, living wages, and fair market rents — 2024 Data
Cost of Living Overview
Overall Index
96.5
100 = national avg
-3.5 vs national average
Living Wage (1 Adult)
$42,439
per year
Living Wage (Family of 4)
$100,311
per year
Cost Index by Category
Housing75.1
Food106.4
Transportation112.7
Healthcare105.1
Utilities98.8
100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.
Fair Market Rent
Source: HUD1 Bedroom
$844
per month
2 Bedroom
$973
per month
The overall cost of living index in Gainesville is 96.5, which is 3.5% below the national average. Housing costs are below the national average at an index of 75.1. A single adult needs to earn approximately $42,439 per year to cover basic expenses.