Sarasota, Florida vs. Palm Springs, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palm Springs, California is 30.0% more expensive than Sarasota, Florida.

You would need a salary of $65,015 in Palm Springs, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Sarasota, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palm Springs, California is more expensive than Sarasota, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% more expensive in Palm Springs
than in Sarasota, Florida
Sarasota, FL vs. Palm Springs, CA
Compared to Sarasota, Palm Springs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.0% 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
  6.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.9% higher
  Commute
  43.1% higher
  Health
  14.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.1% higher