Columbus, Ohio vs. Sarasota, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sarasota, Florida is 19.1% more expensive than Columbus, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $109,569 in Sarasota, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbus, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sarasota, Florida is more expensive than Columbus, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
106% more expensive in Sarasota
than in Columbus, Ohio
Columbus, OH vs. Sarasota, FL
Compared to Columbus, Sarasota is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.1% 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
  7.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  67.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.7% lower
  Commute
  0.9% higher
  Health
  13.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.1% higher