Dedham, Massachusetts vs. Sarasota, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sarasota, Florida is 28.9% cheaper than Dedham, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $42,638 in Sarasota, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Dedham, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sarasota, Florida is cheaper than Dedham, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
26% cheaper in Sarasota
than in Dedham, Massachusetts
Dedham, MA vs. Sarasota, FL
Compared to Dedham, Sarasota is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.9% 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
  3.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  49.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.0% lower
  Commute
  28.4% lower
  Health
  13.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.8% lower