Gainesville, GA Cost of Living


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How much do I need to live in Gainesville, Georgia?
$5,280 / month
for a family, 2.2% less expensive than the national average A total of $63,360 for the year for a family.
$3,467 / month
for a single person, 27.3% less expensive than the national average A total of $41,600 for the year for a single person.

Gainesville cost of living score
95.1
Less expensive
4.9% lower
than the US average
0.6% higher
than the Georgia average
Gainesville, Georgia gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 95.1, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 4.9% lower than the U.S. average and 0.6% lower than the average for Georgia.

Gainesville, GA

Housing costs in Gainesville?
A typical home costs $330,400, which is 2.3% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 7.2% more expensive than the average Georgia home, at $308,200. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Gainesville costs $1,170 per month, which is 18.2% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 9.4% cheaper than the state average of $1,280.

Can I afford Gainesville?
To live comfortably in Gainesville, Georgia, a minimum annual income of $63,360 for a family, and $41,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Gainesville?
Gainesville, GA is very affordable when it comes to the cost of living. The median home price is $186,400 which is much lower than the national average of $231,200. Renters also benefit from living in Gainesville with an average rent of $1,117 per month - slightly below the national average of $1,195 per month. Food and groceries are also relatively inexpensive in Gainesville compared to other cities in Georgia. The monthly cost for basic utilities (including electric) averages around $163 which is lower than the U.S. average of $171. In general, there are a lot of great deals to be had in this area for those looking for a more affordable place to live.
   Cost of living score
       Higher than 100 is more expensive than the national average.
       Lower than 100 is less expensive.
     CategoriesGainesvilleGeorgiaUnited States
    Unlock94.5100.0
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    Unlock$308,200$338,100
  98.1  Unlock100.0
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   100=National Average

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Over 10 years ago

Don't know if it is the proximity to Atlanta that keeps prices high or the rural/frugal thinking that keeps housing opportunities at a minimum, but after living here for  More

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I moved to Gainesville,Ga in 2010 from NYC and I have found it's a great place to raise your childrens and a good quality of life.It's a good place to live. Gainesville  More

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Over 16 years ago

This is a great place to live if you like the country feel and enjoy all 4 seasons. Nice people and lots to  More

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