Columbia, Maryland vs. Sarasota, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sarasota, Florida is 13.0% cheaper than Columbia, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $226,154 in Sarasota, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sarasota, Florida is cheaper than Columbia, Maryland
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
36% cheaper in Sarasota
than in Columbia, Maryland
Columbia, MD vs. Sarasota, FL
Compared to Columbia, Sarasota is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.0% 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
  1.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  24.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.1% lower
  Commute
  15.8% lower
  Health
  17.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.0% lower