Reading, Pennsylvania vs. Sarasota, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sarasota, Florida is 15.2% more expensive than Reading, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $57,615 in Sarasota, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Reading, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sarasota, Florida is more expensive than Reading, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
120% more expensive in Sarasota
than in Reading, Pennsylvania
Reading, PA vs. Sarasota, FL
Compared to Reading, Sarasota is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.2% 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
  9.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  366.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.6% lower
  Commute
  8.4% lower
  Health
  11.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.1% higher