Bowie, Maryland vs. Sarasota, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sarasota, Florida is 19.7% cheaper than Bowie, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $32,131 in Sarasota, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Bowie, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sarasota, Florida is cheaper than Bowie, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
3% cheaper in Sarasota
than in Bowie, Maryland
Bowie, MD vs. Sarasota, FL
Compared to Bowie, Sarasota is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.7% lower
      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
  2.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.4% lower
  Commute
  35.8% lower
  Health
  16.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.8% lower