Columbus, Indiana vs. Sarasota, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sarasota, Florida is 23.7% more expensive than Columbus, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $49,471 in Sarasota, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbus, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sarasota, Florida is more expensive than Columbus, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
97% more expensive in Sarasota
than in Columbus, Indiana
Columbus, IN vs. Sarasota, FL
Compared to Columbus, Sarasota is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.7% 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
  12.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  70.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.6% lower
  Commute
  31.0% higher
  Health
  8.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% higher