San Francisco, California vs. South Sarasota, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South Sarasota, Florida is 49.5% cheaper than San Francisco, California.

You would need a salary of $37,838 in South Sarasota, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in San Francisco, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South Sarasota, Florida is cheaper than San Francisco, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
57% cheaper in South Sarasota
than in San Francisco, California
San Francisco, CA vs. South Sarasota, FL
Compared to San Francisco, South Sarasota is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  49.5% 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
  9.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  68.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.7% lower
  Commute
  39.7% lower
  Health
  11.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.0% lower