Santa Monica, California vs. Sarasota, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sarasota, Florida is 62.2% cheaper than Santa Monica, California.

You would need a salary of $56,767 in Sarasota, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Monica, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sarasota, Florida is cheaper than Santa Monica, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
72% cheaper in Sarasota
than in Santa Monica, California
Santa Monica, CA vs. Sarasota, FL
Compared to Santa Monica, Sarasota is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  62.2% 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
  4.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  84.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.6% higher
  Commute
  41.3% lower
  Health
  12.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.8% lower