Bay City, Michigan vs. Sarasota, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sarasota, Florida is 44.1% more expensive than Bay City, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $72,059 in Sarasota, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Bay City, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sarasota, Florida is more expensive than Bay City, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
390% more expensive in Sarasota
than in Bay City, Michigan
Bay City, MI vs. Sarasota, FL
Compared to Bay City, Sarasota is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  44.1% 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
  19.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  346.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.3% higher
  Commute
  1.6% lower
  Health
  13.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.7% higher

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