Florence, Alabama vs. Sarasota, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sarasota, Florida is 29.6% more expensive than Florence, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $76,462 in Sarasota, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Florence, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sarasota, Florida is more expensive than Florence, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
161% more expensive in Sarasota
than in Florence, Alabama
Florence, AL vs. Sarasota, FL
Compared to Florence, Sarasota is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.6% 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
  14.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  134.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.2% lower
  Commute
  17.4% higher
  Health
  13.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.6% higher