Sarasota, Florida vs. Dallas, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Dallas, Texas is 1.8% cheaper than Sarasota, Florida.

You would need a salary of $44,169 in Dallas, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Sarasota, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Dallas, Texas is cheaper than Sarasota, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% cheaper in Dallas
than in Sarasota, Florida
Sarasota, FL vs. Dallas, TX
Compared to Sarasota, Dallas is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.8% 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
  6.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  18.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.2% higher
  Commute
  28.8% higher
  Health
  3.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.2% higher