Sarasota, Florida vs. Lewiston, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lewiston, Maine is 16.3% cheaper than Sarasota, Florida.

You would need a salary of $125,510 in Lewiston, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Sarasota, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lewiston, Maine is cheaper than Sarasota, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% cheaper in Lewiston
than in Sarasota, Florida
Sarasota, FL vs. Lewiston, ME
Compared to Sarasota, Lewiston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.3% 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
  1.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  44.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.4% higher
  Commute
  15.4% lower
  Health
  5.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.2% lower