What is a pro or con of living in Sarasota, Floridacompared to Roanoke, Virginia?

Median Home Cost is 101% more expensive in Sarasota.

What salary do I need to live in Sarasota, Florida copmared to Roanoke, Virginia?

A salary of $100,000 in Roanoke, Virginia should increase to $123,234 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.

ROANOKE vs. SARASOTA
Cost of Living Comparison

Roanoke, Virginia vs. Sarasota, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sarasota, Florida is 23.2% more expensive than Roanoke, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $123,234 in Sarasota, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Roanoke, Virginia.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Sarasota, Florida is more expensive than Roanoke, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
101% more expensive in Sarasota
than in Roanoke, Virginia

Roanoke, VA vs. Sarasota, FL

Compared to Roanoke, Sarasota is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

23.2% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

11.9% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

66.5% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

4.1% lower

Commute

18.1% higher

Health

8.1% lower

Taxes

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Personal

12.1% higher

Cost of Food

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Cost of Living Comparison

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