Sarasota, Florida vs. Madison, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Madison, New Jersey is 56.8% more expensive than Sarasota, Florida.

You would need a salary of $141,079 in Madison, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Sarasota, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Madison, New Jersey is more expensive than Sarasota, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
83% more expensive in Madison
than in Sarasota, Florida
Sarasota, FL vs. Madison, NJ
Compared to Sarasota, Madison is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  56.8% 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
  3.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  157.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  23.4% higher
  Commute
  48.6% higher
  Health
  2.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.1% higher