Austin, Texas vs. Sarasota, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sarasota, Florida is 20.5% cheaper than Austin, Texas.

You would need a salary of $77,930 in Sarasota, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Austin, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sarasota, Florida is cheaper than Austin, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
21% cheaper in Sarasota
than in Austin, Texas
Austin, TX vs. Sarasota, FL
Compared to Austin, Sarasota is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.5% 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
  10.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  28.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.9% lower
  Commute
  17.3% lower
  Health
  0.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.6% higher