Sarasota, Florida vs. Apple Valley, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Apple Valley, California is 3.7% more expensive than Sarasota, Florida.

You would need a salary of $77,770 in Apple Valley, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Sarasota, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Apple Valley, California is more expensive than Sarasota, Florida
• Taxes is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Taxes
35% more expensive in Apple Valley
than in Sarasota, Florida
Sarasota, FL vs. Apple Valley, CA
Compared to Sarasota, Apple Valley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.7% 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
  8.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.9% higher
  Commute
  28.3% higher
  Health
  14.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.4% higher