Sarasota, Florida vs. San Diego, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Diego, California is 55.9% more expensive than Sarasota, Florida.

You would need a salary of $79,499 in San Diego, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Sarasota, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Diego, California is more expensive than Sarasota, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
83% more expensive in San Diego
than in Sarasota, Florida
Sarasota, FL vs. San Diego, CA
Compared to Sarasota, San Diego is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  55.9% 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
  3.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  144.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.1% higher
  Commute
  32.2% higher
  Health
  12.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.6% higher