Sarasota, Florida vs. Fort Meade, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Meade, Maryland is 8.7% cheaper than Sarasota, Florida.

You would need a salary of $45,627 in Fort Meade, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Sarasota, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Meade, Maryland is cheaper than Sarasota, Florida
• Housing is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Housing
16% cheaper in Fort Meade
than in Sarasota, Florida
Sarasota, FL vs. Fort Meade, MD
Compared to Sarasota, Fort Meade is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.7% 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
  5.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  16.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.9% higher
  Commute
  6.1% lower
  Health
  18.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.3% higher