Boston, Massachusetts vs. Sarasota, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sarasota, Florida is 32.9% cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $41,589 in Sarasota, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Boston, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sarasota, Florida is cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% cheaper in Sarasota
than in Boston, Massachusetts
Boston, MA vs. Sarasota, FL
Compared to Boston, Sarasota is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.9% 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
  4.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  56.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.3% lower
  Commute
  31.0% lower
  Health
  13.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.8% lower