Sarasota, Florida vs. Iowa City, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Iowa City, Iowa is 15.3% cheaper than Sarasota, Florida.

You would need a salary of $105,928 in Iowa City, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Sarasota, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Iowa City, Iowa is cheaper than Sarasota, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
41% cheaper in Iowa City
than in Sarasota, Florida
Sarasota, FL vs. Iowa City, IA
Compared to Sarasota, Iowa City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.3% 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
  6.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  15.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.3% lower
  Commute
  24.6% lower
  Health
  2.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.6% higher