Sarasota, Florida vs. San Mateo, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Mateo, California is 143.5% more expensive than Sarasota, Florida.

You would need a salary of $224,054 in San Mateo, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Sarasota, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Mateo, California is more expensive than Sarasota, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
203% more expensive in San Mateo
than in Sarasota, Florida
Sarasota, FL vs. San Mateo, CA
Compared to Sarasota, San Mateo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  143.5% 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
  9.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  433.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.4% lower
  Commute
  57.8% higher
  Health
  15.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.4% higher

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