Sarasota, Florida vs. Brainerd, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Brainerd, Minnesota is 20.6% cheaper than Sarasota, Florida.

You would need a salary of $39,699 in Brainerd, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Sarasota, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Brainerd, Minnesota is cheaper than Sarasota, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
41% cheaper in Brainerd
than in Sarasota, Florida
Sarasota, FL vs. Brainerd, MN
Compared to Sarasota, Brainerd 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
  9.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.7% lower
  Commute
  24.1% lower
  Health
  24.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% lower