Schenectady, New York vs. Sarasota, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sarasota, Florida is 10.6% more expensive than Schenectady, New York.

You would need a salary of $70,813 in Sarasota, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Schenectady, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sarasota, Florida is more expensive than Schenectady, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
85% more expensive in Sarasota
than in Schenectady, New York
Schenectady, NY vs. Sarasota, FL
Compared to Schenectady, Sarasota is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.6% 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
  7.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  111.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.2% lower
  Commute
  8.3% higher
  Health
  11.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.5% lower