South Sarasota, Florida vs. Los Angeles, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Los Angeles, California is 43.1% more expensive than South Sarasota, Florida.

You would need a salary of $73,157 in Los Angeles, California to maintain the standard of living you have in South Sarasota, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Angeles, California is more expensive than South Sarasota, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
75% more expensive in Los Angeles
than in South Sarasota, Florida
South Sarasota, FL vs. Los Angeles, CA
Compared to South Sarasota, Los Angeles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  43.1% 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
  1.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  58.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.2% lower
  Commute
  73.3% higher
  Health
  11.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.1% higher