Riverside, California vs. Sarasota, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sarasota, Florida is 23.3% cheaper than Riverside, California.

You would need a salary of $53,714 in Sarasota, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Riverside, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sarasota, Florida is cheaper than Riverside, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
23% cheaper in Sarasota
than in Riverside, California
Riverside, CA vs. Sarasota, FL
Compared to Riverside, Sarasota is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.3% lower
      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
  6.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  35.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.1% lower
  Commute
  37.8% lower
  Health
  16.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.4% lower