Sarasota, Florida vs. Ludington, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ludington, Michigan is 23.4% cheaper than Sarasota, Florida.

You would need a salary of $61,263 in Ludington, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Sarasota, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ludington, Michigan is cheaper than Sarasota, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
52% cheaper in Ludington
than in Sarasota, Florida
Sarasota, FL vs. Ludington, MI
Compared to Sarasota, Ludington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.4% 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
  13.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.7% higher
  Commute
  20.7% lower
  Health
  20.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.3% lower