Seattle, Washington vs. Sarasota, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sarasota, Florida is 38.7% cheaper than Seattle, Washington.

You would need a salary of $64,389 in Sarasota, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Seattle, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sarasota, Florida is cheaper than Seattle, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
44% cheaper in Sarasota
than in Seattle, Washington
Seattle, WA vs. Sarasota, FL
Compared to Seattle, Sarasota is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.7% 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
  2.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  63.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  36.9% higher
  Commute
  33.9% lower
  Health
  15.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.9% lower