Sarasota, Florida vs. Grand Forks, North Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Grand Forks, North Dakota is 16.6% cheaper than Sarasota, Florida.

You would need a salary of $62,536 in Grand Forks, North Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Sarasota, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Grand Forks, North Dakota is cheaper than Sarasota, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
47% cheaper in Grand Forks
than in Sarasota, Florida
Sarasota, FL vs. Grand Forks, ND
Compared to Sarasota, Grand Forks is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.6% 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
  6.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  23.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.7% lower
  Commute
  25.2% lower
  Health
  6.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.6% lower