Montgomery, Alabama vs. Sarasota, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sarasota, Florida is 33.1% more expensive than Montgomery, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $66,559 in Sarasota, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Montgomery, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sarasota, Florida is more expensive than Montgomery, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
258% more expensive in Sarasota
than in Montgomery, Alabama
Montgomery, AL vs. Sarasota, FL
Compared to Montgomery, Sarasota is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.1% 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
  14.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  214.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.5% lower
  Commute
  11.7% higher
  Health
  15.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.9% higher