Sarasota, Florida vs. Lake Forest, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Forest, California is 60.3% more expensive than Sarasota, Florida.

You would need a salary of $100,959 in Lake Forest, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Sarasota, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Forest, California is more expensive than Sarasota, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
106% more expensive in Lake Forest
than in Sarasota, Florida
Sarasota, FL vs. Lake Forest, CA
Compared to Sarasota, Lake Forest is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  60.3% 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
  2.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  171.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.9% higher
  Commute
  22.8% higher
  Health
  8.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.1% higher