Cost of Living Calculator - South Sarasota, Florida vs Boston, Massachusetts


The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 24.6% more expensive than South Sarasota, Florida.

You would need a salary of $62,307 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in South Sarasota, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is more expensive than South Sarasota, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
26% more expensive in Boston
than in South Sarasota, Florida
South Sarasota, FL vs Boston, MA
Compared to South Sarasota, Boston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.6% 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
  5.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  38.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.9% higher
  Commute
  38.2% higher
  Health
  11.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  26.1% higher

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