Sarasota, Florida vs. Columbia, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbia, Missouri is 12.7% cheaper than Sarasota, Florida.

You would need a salary of $43,635 in Columbia, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Sarasota, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbia, Missouri is cheaper than Sarasota, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% cheaper in Columbia
than in Sarasota, Florida
Sarasota, FL vs. Columbia, MO
Compared to Sarasota, Columbia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.7% 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
  7.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  31.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.2% higher
  Commute
  18.8% lower
  Health
  22.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.8% lower