Lowell, Massachusetts vs. Sarasota, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sarasota, Florida is 10.1% cheaper than Lowell, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $71,895 in Sarasota, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Lowell, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sarasota, Florida is cheaper than Lowell, Massachusetts
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
47% cheaper in Sarasota
than in Lowell, Massachusetts
Lowell, MA vs. Sarasota, FL
Compared to Lowell, Sarasota is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.1% 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
  0.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  8.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.7% lower
  Commute
  7.4% lower
  Health
  15.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.9% lower