Desoto Lakes, Florida vs. Sarasota, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sarasota, Florida is 2.2% more expensive than Desoto Lakes, Florida.

You would need a salary of $76,639 in Sarasota, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Desoto Lakes, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sarasota, Florida is more expensive than Desoto Lakes, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
67% more expensive in Sarasota
than in Desoto Lakes, Florida
Desoto Lakes, FL vs. Sarasota, FL
Compared to Desoto Lakes, Sarasota is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.2% 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
  1.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  5.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.7% lower
  Commute
  4.7% lower
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.4% lower