Mendocino, California vs. Sarasota, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sarasota, Florida is 37.2% cheaper than Mendocino, California.

You would need a salary of $31,410 in Sarasota, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Mendocino, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sarasota, Florida is cheaper than Mendocino, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
43% cheaper in Sarasota
than in Mendocino, California
Mendocino, CA vs. Sarasota, FL
Compared to Mendocino, Sarasota is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.2% 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
  3.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  62.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.2% higher
  Commute
  6.9% higher
  Health
  16.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.2% lower