Sarasota, Florida vs. Fountain Hills, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fountain Hills, Arizona is 24.4% more expensive than Sarasota, Florida.

You would need a salary of $62,196 in Fountain Hills, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Sarasota, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fountain Hills, Arizona is more expensive than Sarasota, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
31% more expensive in Fountain Hills
than in Sarasota, Florida
Sarasota, FL vs. Fountain Hills, AZ
Compared to Sarasota, Fountain Hills is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.4% higher
      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
  4.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  58.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.3% higher
  Commute
  26.0% higher
  Health
  9.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.5% lower