Cranston, Rhode Island vs. Sarasota, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sarasota, Florida is 7.6% cheaper than Cranston, Rhode Island.

You would need a salary of $44,338 in Sarasota, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Cranston, Rhode Island.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sarasota, Florida is cheaper than Cranston, Rhode Island
• Taxes is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Taxes
35% cheaper in Sarasota
than in Cranston, Rhode Island
Cranston, RI vs. Sarasota, FL
Compared to Cranston, Sarasota is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.6% 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
  0.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.0% lower
  Commute
  15.1% lower
  Health
  16.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.9% lower