Grand Rapids, Minnesota vs. Sarasota, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sarasota, Florida is 31.1% more expensive than Grand Rapids, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $98,312 in Sarasota, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Grand Rapids, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sarasota, Florida is more expensive than Grand Rapids, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
110% more expensive in Sarasota
than in Grand Rapids, Minnesota
Grand Rapids, MN vs. Sarasota, FL
Compared to Grand Rapids, Sarasota is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.1% 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
  9.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  59.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.5% higher
  Commute
  39.6% higher
  Health
  19.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.5% higher