2025 Compare Cities Cost of Living:
Sarasota Springs, FL vs Palmetto, FL

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Is it cheaper to live in Palmetto or is it cheaper to live in Sarasota Springs?
- Palmetto is 0.7% less expensive than Sarasota Springs.

Which city has more affordable housing, Palmetto or Sarasota Springs?
- Palmetto housing costs are 5.8% more expensive than Sarasota Springs housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Sarasota Springs or is Health Care more affordable in Palmetto.
- Health related expenses are 2.1% less in Palmetto.
 Sarasota Springs, FLPalmetto, FLUnited States
 Overall  Unlock104.6100
 Food & Groceries104.8  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock99.6100
 Housing91.8  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$385,200$338,100
 Utilities94  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock98.7100
 Miscellaneous106.9  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Sarasota Springs    1 Reviews

Over 17 years ago

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Reviews for Palmetto    3 Reviews

Over 14 years ago

Best bet for Florida living is newer bedroom communities. Closer to inland parks for canoe and kayak, but a quick drive to the shore. There's not a safe city in the  More

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I am a 40yr old single female who moved to Palmetto about 6 years ago. Since I have been here, I have seen the change in the town. Despite a bad economy, Palmetto  More

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Over 18 years ago

My husband and I are moving from this area because the schools are more than poor. With almost no after school activites or diverse educational choices. If you child  More

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