What is a pro or con of living in Sarasota, Floridacompared to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania?

Transportation is 35% cheaper in Sarasota.

What salary do I need to live in Sarasota, Florida copmared to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania?

A salary of $100,000 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania could decrease to $98,000 in Sarasota, Florida (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

PHILADELPHIA vs. SARASOTA
Cost of Living Comparison

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania vs. Sarasota, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sarasota, Florida is 2.0% cheaper than Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $98,000 in Sarasota, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Sarasota, Florida is cheaper than Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Transportation
35% cheaper in Sarasota
than in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, PA vs. Sarasota, FL

Compared to Philadelphia, Sarasota is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

2.0% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

3.9% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

72.5% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

12.5% lower

Commute

35.9% lower

Health

0.4% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

10.1% lower

Cost of Food

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania vs. Sarasota, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

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