Sarasota, Florida vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is 2.0% more expensive than Sarasota, Florida.

You would need a salary of $71,429 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Sarasota, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Sarasota, Florida
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
56% more expensive in Philadelphia
than in Sarasota, Florida
Sarasota, FL vs. Philadelphia, PA
Compared to Sarasota, Philadelphia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.0% 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
  3.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  42.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.3% higher
  Commute
  56.1% higher
  Health
  0.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.2% higher