Gville cost of living higher than national average

How much do you spend a month on mobile phones? A new report shows Gainesville households pony-up $92 a month for the devices.

That’s just one facet of newly released report on household expenses nationwide – and is a bit less than the national average, according to the U.S. Mobile Phone Market Size and Household Spend Report 2024. The report found that, on average, Americans spend $121 per month.

Specifically for Gainesville and Georgia doxo.com’s data show that:

  • Gainesville residents spend $92 per month on Mobile Phone Bills.
  • The average amount spent on Mobile Phone Bills in Georgia is $114.
  • 97% of households in Gainesville pay for Mobile Phone services on a monthly basis.
  • Gainesville residents spend $2,177 a month, or $26,121 a year on the ten most essential household bills which is 2% higher than the national average of $2,126.

In addition to the above report, doxo.com has an overall household expense breakdown for Gainesville + (156 towns and cities in Georgia) that looks at total amount spent on bills per month for each bill category. 

Among its other findings:

$2,177 per month The avg. household in Gainesville, Georgia pays $2,177 per month, or $26,121 per year on bills.#61 in Georgia Gainesville, Georgia is the #61 most expensive city in Georgia for household expenses.2% higher Household expenses in Gainesville, Georgia are 2% higher than the US average.35% of income Household bills account for 35% of annual household income of $73,873 in Gainesville, Georgia.
Mortgage $1,472
Rent $1,151
Auto Loans $709
Utilities $217
Health Insurance $44
Auto Insurance $326
Cable & Internet $92
Mobile $92
Alarm & Security $78
Life Insurance $47

Bottom line? Gainesville cost-of-living is $608 per year higher than the US average.

You can view the full report on household bills here: Cost of Living in Georgia | Gainesville