Buzzards Bay, Massachusetts vs. Sarasota, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sarasota, Florida is 8.5% cheaper than Buzzards Bay, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $45,774 in Sarasota, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Buzzards Bay, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sarasota, Florida is cheaper than Buzzards Bay, Massachusetts
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
31% cheaper in Sarasota
than in Buzzards Bay, Massachusetts
Buzzards Bay, MA vs. Sarasota, FL
Compared to Buzzards Bay, Sarasota is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.5% 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
  0.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  10.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.7% lower
  Commute
  8.0% lower
  Health
  9.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.6% lower