Parkersburg, West Virginia vs. Sarasota, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sarasota, Florida is 38.3% more expensive than Parkersburg, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $89,899 in Sarasota, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Parkersburg, West Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sarasota, Florida is more expensive than Parkersburg, West Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
240% more expensive in Sarasota
than in Parkersburg, West Virginia
Parkersburg, WV vs. Sarasota, FL
Compared to Parkersburg, Sarasota is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.3% 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
  10.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  216.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.4% higher
  Commute
  22.5% higher
  Health
  12.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.4% higher