Springfield, Illinois vs. Sarasota, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sarasota, Florida is 36.5% more expensive than Springfield, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $61,412 in Sarasota, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Springfield, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sarasota, Florida is more expensive than Springfield, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
240% more expensive in Sarasota
than in Springfield, Illinois
Springfield, IL vs. Sarasota, FL
Compared to Springfield, Sarasota is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.5% 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
  13.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  150.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.8% lower
  Commute
  29.9% higher
  Health
  9.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.4% higher