Salem, Massachusetts vs. Sarasota, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sarasota, Florida is 17.7% cheaper than Salem, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $107,016 in Sarasota, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sarasota, Florida is cheaper than Salem, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
10% cheaper in Sarasota
than in Salem, Massachusetts
Salem, MA vs. Sarasota, FL
Compared to Salem, Sarasota is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.7% 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
  1.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  32.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.4% lower
  Commute
  11.7% lower
  Health
  14.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.0% lower