Lewiston, Maine vs. Sarasota, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sarasota, Florida is 19.5% more expensive than Lewiston, Maine.

You would need a salary of $59,756 in Sarasota, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Lewiston, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sarasota, Florida is more expensive than Lewiston, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
84% more expensive in Sarasota
than in Lewiston, Maine
Lewiston, ME vs. Sarasota, FL
Compared to Lewiston, Sarasota is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.5% 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
  1.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  78.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.0% lower
  Commute
  18.2% higher
  Health
  5.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.2% higher