Iowa City, Iowa vs. Sarasota, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sarasota, Florida is 18.0% more expensive than Iowa City, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $59,002 in Sarasota, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Iowa City, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sarasota, Florida is more expensive than Iowa City, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
70% more expensive in Sarasota
than in Iowa City, Iowa
Iowa City, IA vs. Sarasota, FL
Compared to Iowa City, Sarasota is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.0% 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
  6.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  18.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.3% higher
  Commute
  32.7% higher
  Health
  2.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.5% lower