St. Paul, Minnesota vs. Sarasota, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sarasota, Florida is 4.4% more expensive than St. Paul, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $52,181 in Sarasota, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in St. Paul, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sarasota, Florida is more expensive than St. Paul, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
69% more expensive in Sarasota
than in St. Paul, Minnesota
St. Paul, MN vs. Sarasota, FL
Compared to St. Paul, Sarasota is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.4% 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
  6.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  20.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.4% lower
  Commute
  17.1% lower
  Health
  33.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.9% lower