Homestead, Florida vs. Sarasota, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sarasota, Florida is 9.5% cheaper than Homestead, Florida.

You would need a salary of $45,251 in Sarasota, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Homestead, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sarasota, Florida is cheaper than Homestead, Florida
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
41% cheaper in Sarasota
than in Homestead, Florida
Homestead, FL vs. Sarasota, FL
Compared to Homestead, Sarasota is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.5% 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
  2.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.6% lower
  Commute
  41.0% lower
  Health
  2.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.9% lower