Allentown, Pennsylvania vs. Sarasota, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sarasota, Florida is 10.6% more expensive than Allentown, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $139,413 in Sarasota, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Allentown, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sarasota, Florida is more expensive than Allentown, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
88% more expensive in Sarasota
than in Allentown, Pennsylvania
Allentown, PA vs. Sarasota, FL
Compared to Allentown, Sarasota is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.6% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  5.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  98.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.8% lower
  Commute
  9.5% lower
  Health
  0.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.1% lower