Sarasota, Florida vs. Pikesville, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Pikesville, Maryland is 9.1% more expensive than Sarasota, Florida.

You would need a salary of $70,938 in Pikesville, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Sarasota, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Pikesville, Maryland is more expensive than Sarasota, Florida
• Taxes is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Taxes
38% more expensive in Pikesville
than in Sarasota, Florida
Sarasota, FL vs. Pikesville, MD
Compared to Sarasota, Pikesville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.1% 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
  4.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  20.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.8% higher
  Commute
  26.3% higher
  Health
  16.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.6% higher