Sarasota, Florida vs. Brockton, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Brockton, Massachusetts is 17.1% more expensive than Sarasota, Florida.

You would need a salary of $76,118 in Brockton, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Sarasota, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Brockton, Massachusetts is more expensive than Sarasota, Florida
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
43% more expensive in Brockton
than in Sarasota, Florida
Sarasota, FL vs. Brockton, MA
Compared to Sarasota, Brockton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.1% 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
  0.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  10.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.7% higher
  Commute
  49.6% higher
  Health
  12.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.7% higher