South Sarasota, Florida vs. Seattle, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is 36.3% more expensive than South Sarasota, Florida.

You would need a salary of $188,383 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in South Sarasota, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seattle, Washington is more expensive than South Sarasota, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
58% more expensive in Seattle
than in South Sarasota, Florida
South Sarasota, FL vs. Seattle, WA
Compared to South Sarasota, Seattle is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.3% 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
  3.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  64.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  28.2% lower
  Commute
  44.1% higher
  Health
  13.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.3% higher