Santa Rosa, California vs. Sarasota, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sarasota, Florida is 27.5% cheaper than Santa Rosa, California.

You would need a salary of $36,258 in Sarasota, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Rosa, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sarasota, Florida is cheaper than Santa Rosa, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
31% cheaper in Sarasota
than in Santa Rosa, California
Santa Rosa, CA vs. Sarasota, FL
Compared to Santa Rosa, Sarasota is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.5% 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
  3.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  54.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.9% lower
  Commute
  12.3% lower
  Health
  7.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.6% lower