Sarasota, Florida vs. Phenix City, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Phenix City, Alabama is 20.4% cheaper than Sarasota, Florida.

You would need a salary of $23,878 in Phenix City, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Sarasota, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Phenix City, Alabama is cheaper than Sarasota, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
63% cheaper in Phenix City
than in Sarasota, Florida
Sarasota, FL vs. Phenix City, AL
Compared to Sarasota, Phenix City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.4% 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
  11.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  69.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.9% higher
  Commute
  6.8% lower
  Health
  21.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.3% lower