Considerations when moving from Cape Coral to Gainesville

Cost of living: Cape Coral vs. Gainesville

Cape Coral Gainesville
Average rent cost $2,120 $1,600
Average home value $363,960 $288,002
Average income (per capita) $65,282 $59,013
Cost of living (single person) $4,233 $1,727
Cost of living (family of 4) $6,030 $3,491
Unemployment rate 4.6% 4.4%
  • Rent prices in Gainesville are 25% lower than in Cape Coral.
  • Home prices in Gainesville are 20.9% lower than in Cape Coral.
  • Income in Gainesville is 9.6% lower than in Cape Coral.
  • The cost of living for a single person in Gainesville is 59.2% lower than in Cape Coral.
  • The cost of living for a family in Gainesville is 42.1% lower than in Cape Coral.
  • The unemployment rate in Gainesville is 4.35% lower than in Cape Coral.

To put this in perspective, you would need around $1,223.95 in Gainesville to maintain the same standard of life that you can have with $3,000.00 in Cape Coral.

How life is different in Cape Coral vs. Gainesville

Gainesville Cape Coral
Population 141,085 216,922
Political leaning Democratic 63-36 Republican 49.8-48.3
Summer high 92ยบF 92ยบF
Winter low 41ยบF 53ยบF
Annual rain 50" 53"
Annual snow 0" 0"
Crime index 8.0 19.41
  • The population of Gainesville is approximately 35% lower than the population of Cape Coral.
  • In the last presidential election, Gainesville voted Democratic and Cape Coral voted Republican.
  • The average high in the summertime in Gainesville is 92ยบF and in Cape Coral, itโ€™s 92ยบF.
  • During the coldest part of the year, Gainesville reaches the temperature of 41ยบF and Cape Coral gets down to 53ยบF.
  • You can expect about 50 inches of annual rainfall in Gainesville vs 53 inches of rainfall in Cape Coral.
  • In Gainesville, it snows about 0 inches annually vs 0 inches of snow in Cape Coral.
  • Gainesville has a lower crime rate than Cape Coral with a crime index of 19.41 vs 8.0.

Things to do in Gainesville

Whether you prefer to be in the great outdoors, soak up some culture, or catch a live game, Gainesville has plenty to offer:

Museums in Gainesvilletoggle

  • Florida Museum of Natural History
  • Samuel P. Harn Museum of Art
  • Cade Museum for Creativity & Invention
  • Matheson History Museum

Parks in Gainesvilletoggle

  • Sweetwater Wetlands Park
  • Devil's Millhopper Geological State Park
  • Depot Park
  • Kanapaha Park
  • A Nan Buddhist Statue Park
  • Cellon Oak Park
  • Loblolly Woods Nature Park

Sports Teams in Gainesvilletoggle

  • Florida Gators (SEC)

Universities in Gainesvilletoggle

  • University of Florida
  • Santa Fe College
  • City College Gainesville

FAQ

How much does it cost to hire a professional moving company from Cape Coral to Gainesville?toggle

To ship furniture from Cape Coral to Gainesville with a mover will cost between $968 and $3,267. The cost to move a two- to three-bedroom home will range from $1,622โ€“$4,698, and a four-bedroom move or bigger move from Cape Coral to Gainesville will cost from $2,101โ€“$6,249.

How much are moving container companies from Cape Coral to Gainesville?toggle

Moving containers from Cape Coral to Gainesville will cost you $711 to $1,645 for a studio or one-bedroom home. For a two- to three-bedroom move, moving containers can cost $1,265 to $2,467. A larger home will cost $1,685 to $3,209.

How much is a moving truck from Cape Coral to Gainesville?toggle

Renting a moving truck is usually the cheapest option, but it requires you to do all of the driving and labor; these estimates include the estimated fuel cost:

Moving a studio or one-bedroom apartment in a rental truck will cost around $349 to $662. A larger move will cost $382 to $769, and a four-bedroom or larger move from Cape Coral to Gainesville costs from $464 to $888.

How far in advance should I book Cape Coral-to-Gainesville movers?toggle

Ideally, you should book your move from Cape Coral to Gainesville at least two months in advance. If youโ€™re moving during the busy summer months, itโ€™s best to book your movers at least three months ahead of your move. The sooner you reserve your Cape Coral-to-Gainesville movers, the better the chance youโ€™ll get the most affordable rates and secure the exact moving date you need. Some movers even offer early-bird discounts for advance reservations.

What time of year is the cheapest to move to Gainesville?toggle

The cheapest time of year to move to Gainesville is between early October and late April. This period of time is outside of the moving industryโ€™s peak season (Mayโ€“September), which means demand โ€” and therefore pricing โ€” will typically be lower. A majority of all U.S. moves happen between May and August, so staying outside the busy summer months will help you save money.

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