Waite Park, Minnesota vs. Sarasota, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sarasota, Florida is 20.1% more expensive than Waite Park, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $90,053 in Sarasota, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Waite Park, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sarasota, Florida is more expensive than Waite Park, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
109% more expensive in Sarasota
than in Waite Park, Minnesota
Waite Park, MN vs. Sarasota, FL
Compared to Waite Park, Sarasota is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.1% 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
  10.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  66.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.8% lower
  Commute
  5.2% higher
  Health
  34.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.0% lower