Sarasota, Florida vs. Lancaster, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lancaster, California is 11.8% more expensive than Sarasota, Florida.

You would need a salary of $55,879 in Lancaster, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Sarasota, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lancaster, California is more expensive than Sarasota, Florida
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
38% more expensive in Lancaster
than in Sarasota, Florida
Sarasota, FL vs. Lancaster, CA
Compared to Sarasota, Lancaster is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.8% 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
  7.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  9.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.9% higher
  Commute
  31.1% higher
  Health
  12.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.9% higher