Chico, California vs. Sarasota, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sarasota, Florida is 10.1% cheaper than Chico, California.

You would need a salary of $77,833 in Sarasota, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Chico, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sarasota, Florida is cheaper than Chico, California
• Housing is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Housing
27% cheaper in Sarasota
than in Chico, California
Chico, CA vs. Sarasota, FL
Compared to Chico, Sarasota is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.1% 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% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  27.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.0% lower
  Commute
  7.1% higher
  Health
  15.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.3% lower