Scottsdale, Arizona vs. Sarasota, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sarasota, Florida is 27.6% cheaper than Scottsdale, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $144,726 in Sarasota, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Scottsdale, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sarasota, Florida is cheaper than Scottsdale, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
37% cheaper in Sarasota
than in Scottsdale, Arizona
Scottsdale, AZ vs. Sarasota, FL
Compared to Scottsdale, Sarasota is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.6% 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
  3.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.0% lower
  Commute
  16.8% lower
  Health
  9.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.5% higher