Sarasota, Florida vs. Bay St. Louis, Mississippi

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bay St. Louis, Mississippi is 20.6% cheaper than Sarasota, Florida.

You would need a salary of $39,699 in Bay St. Louis, Mississippi to maintain the standard of living you have in Sarasota, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bay St. Louis, Mississippi is cheaper than Sarasota, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
51% cheaper in Bay St. Louis
than in Sarasota, Florida
Sarasota, FL vs. Bay St. Louis, MS
Compared to Sarasota, Bay St. Louis is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.6% 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
  10.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  48.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.2% higher
  Commute
  0.4% higher
  Health
  2.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.9% lower