Morgantown, West Virginia vs. Sarasota, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sarasota, Florida is 14.0% more expensive than Morgantown, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $85,465 in Sarasota, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Morgantown, West Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sarasota, Florida is more expensive than Morgantown, West Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
76% more expensive in Sarasota
than in Morgantown, West Virginia
Morgantown, WV vs. Sarasota, FL
Compared to Morgantown, 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
  5.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.0% higher
  Commute
  18.4% higher
  Health
  19.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.3% lower