What is a pro or con of living in Washington, District of Columbiacompared to Sarasota, Florida?

Median Home Cost is 41% more expensive in Washington.

What salary do I need to live in Washington, District of Columbia copmared to Sarasota, Florida?

A salary of $619,983 in Sarasota, Florida should increase to $907,380 in Washington, District of Columbia (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

SARASOTA vs. WASHINGTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Sarasota, Florida vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Washington, District of Columbia is 46.4% more expensive than Sarasota, Florida.

You would need a salary of $907,380 in Washington, District of Columbia to maintain the standard of living you have in Sarasota, Florida.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Washington, District of Columbia is more expensive than Sarasota, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
41% more expensive in Washington
than in Sarasota, Florida

Sarasota, FL vs. Washington, DC

Compared to Sarasota, Washington is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

46.4% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

7.1% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

110.5% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

12.5% higher

Commute

48.8% higher

Health

6.1% lower

Taxes

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Personal

4.7% higher

Cost of Food

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Sarasota, Florida vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

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