Bismarck, North Dakota vs. Sarasota, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sarasota, Florida is 8.9% more expensive than Bismarck, North Dakota.

You would need a salary of $92,556 in Sarasota, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Bismarck, North Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sarasota, Florida is more expensive than Bismarck, North Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% more expensive in Sarasota
than in Bismarck, North Dakota
Bismarck, ND vs. Sarasota, FL
Compared to Bismarck, Sarasota is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.9% 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
  5.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  0.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.4% higher
  Commute
  22.5% higher
  Health
  8.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.1% higher