Sarasota, Florida vs. Montgomery, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Montgomery, Alabama is 24.9% cheaper than Sarasota, Florida.

You would need a salary of $37,561 in Montgomery, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Sarasota, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Montgomery, Alabama is cheaper than Sarasota, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
72% cheaper in Montgomery
than in Sarasota, Florida
Sarasota, FL vs. Montgomery, AL
Compared to Sarasota, Montgomery is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.9% 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
  12.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  68.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.1% higher
  Commute
  10.5% lower
  Health
  18.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.4% lower