Brandon, Florida vs. Sarasota, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sarasota, Florida is 2.2% more expensive than Brandon, Florida.

You would need a salary of $30,655 in Sarasota, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Brandon, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sarasota, Florida is more expensive than Brandon, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% more expensive in Sarasota
than in Brandon, Florida
Brandon, FL vs. Sarasota, FL
Compared to Brandon, Sarasota is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.2% 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
  2.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  24.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.4% lower
  Commute
  19.9% lower
  Health
  1.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.8% higher