Des Plaines, Illinois vs. Sarasota, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sarasota, Florida is 2.5% cheaper than Des Plaines, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $97,536 in Sarasota, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Des Plaines, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sarasota, Florida is cheaper than Des Plaines, Illinois
• Taxes is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Taxes
40% cheaper in Sarasota
than in Des Plaines, Illinois
Des Plaines, IL vs. Sarasota, FL
Compared to Des Plaines, Sarasota is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.5% 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
  9.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  6.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.8% lower
  Commute
  27.8% lower
  Health
  15.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.9% lower