Sarasota, Florida vs. Fort Washington, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Washington, Maryland is 21.1% more expensive than Sarasota, Florida.

You would need a salary of $121,088 in Fort Washington, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Sarasota, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Washington, Maryland is more expensive than Sarasota, Florida
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
67% more expensive in Fort Washington
than in Sarasota, Florida
Sarasota, FL vs. Fort Washington, MD
Compared to Sarasota, Fort Washington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.1% 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
  1.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  12.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.5% higher
  Commute
  67.4% higher
  Health
  14.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.6% higher