Sun City West, Arizona vs. Sarasota, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sarasota, Florida is 3.2% cheaper than Sun City West, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $48,401 in Sarasota, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Sun City West, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sarasota, Florida is cheaper than Sun City West, Arizona
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
17% cheaper in Sarasota
than in Sun City West, Arizona
Sun City West, AZ vs. Sarasota, FL
Compared to Sun City West, Sarasota is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.2% 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
  9.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  3.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.8% lower
  Commute
  17.4% lower
  Health
  9.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.4% higher