Sarasota, Florida vs. Detroit, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Detroit, Michigan is 13.8% cheaper than Sarasota, Florida.

You would need a salary of $56,030 in Detroit, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Sarasota, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Detroit, Michigan is cheaper than Sarasota, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
84% cheaper in Detroit
than in Sarasota, Florida
Sarasota, FL vs. Detroit, MI
Compared to Sarasota, Detroit is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.8% 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
  16.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  79.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.8% lower
  Commute
  96.1% higher
  Health
  19.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.1% lower