College Park, Maryland vs. South Sarasota, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South Sarasota, Florida is 1.7% more expensive than College Park, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $36,595 in South Sarasota, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in College Park, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South Sarasota, Florida is more expensive than College Park, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
25% more expensive in South Sarasota
than in College Park, Maryland
College Park, MD vs. South Sarasota, FL
Compared to College Park, South Sarasota is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.7% 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
  2.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  32.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.4% lower
  Commute
  27.7% lower
  Health
  16.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.5% lower