Sarasota, Florida vs. Santa Maria, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Maria, California is 18.0% more expensive than Sarasota, Florida.

You would need a salary of $88,484 in Santa Maria, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Sarasota, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Maria, California is more expensive than Sarasota, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
24% more expensive in Santa Maria
than in Sarasota, Florida
Sarasota, FL vs. Santa Maria, CA
Compared to Sarasota, Santa Maria is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.0% 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
  3.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.4% lower
  Commute
  4.7% higher
  Health
  11.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.7% higher