Brainerd, Minnesota vs. Sarasota, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sarasota, Florida is 25.9% more expensive than Brainerd, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $94,461 in Sarasota, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Brainerd, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sarasota, Florida is more expensive than Brainerd, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
70% more expensive in Sarasota
than in Brainerd, Minnesota
Brainerd, MN vs. Sarasota, FL
Compared to Brainerd, Sarasota is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.9% 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
  10.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  67.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.1% higher
  Commute
  31.7% higher
  Health
  32.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% higher