Sarasota, Florida vs. Augusta, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Augusta, Maine is 19.4% cheaper than Sarasota, Florida.

You would need a salary of $60,423 in Augusta, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Sarasota, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Augusta, Maine is cheaper than Sarasota, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
47% cheaper in Augusta
than in Sarasota, Florida
Sarasota, FL vs. Augusta, ME
Compared to Sarasota, Augusta is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.4% 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
  1.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  46.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.0% higher
  Commute
  29.4% lower
  Health
  8.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.2% lower