Shelton, Connecticut vs. Sarasota, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sarasota, Florida is 20.0% cheaper than Shelton, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $27,205 in Sarasota, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Shelton, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sarasota, Florida is cheaper than Shelton, Connecticut
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
41% cheaper in Sarasota
than in Shelton, Connecticut
Shelton, CT vs. Sarasota, FL
Compared to Shelton, Sarasota is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.0% lower
      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
  1.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  15.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.1% lower
  Commute
  28.2% lower
  Health
  19.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.8% lower