Fairhaven, Massachusetts vs. Sarasota, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sarasota, Florida is 5.0% cheaper than Fairhaven, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $47,507 in Sarasota, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairhaven, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sarasota, Florida is cheaper than Fairhaven, Massachusetts
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
23% cheaper in Sarasota
than in Fairhaven, Massachusetts
Fairhaven, MA vs. Sarasota, FL
Compared to Fairhaven, Sarasota is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.0% 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
  0.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  8.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.5% lower
  Commute
  4.4% higher
  Health
  14.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.4% lower