Pasadena, California vs. Sarasota, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sarasota, Florida is 44.6% cheaper than Pasadena, California.

You would need a salary of $99,688 in Sarasota, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Pasadena, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sarasota, Florida is cheaper than Pasadena, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% cheaper in Sarasota
than in Pasadena, California
Pasadena, CA vs. Sarasota, FL
Compared to Pasadena, Sarasota is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  44.6% 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
  1.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  67.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.7% lower
  Commute
  41.5% lower
  Health
  17.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.6% lower