Cedar Rapids, Iowa vs. Sarasota, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sarasota, Florida is 29.9% more expensive than Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $194,886 in Sarasota, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sarasota, Florida is more expensive than Cedar Rapids, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
145% more expensive in Sarasota
than in Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Cedar Rapids, IA vs. Sarasota, FL
Compared to Cedar Rapids, Sarasota is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.9% 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
  12.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  100.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.1% lower
  Commute
  32.1% higher
  Health
  0.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.5% higher