Gardendale, Alabama vs. Sarasota, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sarasota, Florida is 14.0% more expensive than Gardendale, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $56,977 in Sarasota, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Gardendale, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sarasota, Florida is more expensive than Gardendale, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
86% more expensive in Sarasota
than in Gardendale, Alabama
Gardendale, AL vs. Sarasota, FL
Compared to Gardendale, Sarasota is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.0% 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
  10.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  67.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.6% lower
  Commute
  2.0% lower
  Health
  16.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.2% higher