State College, Pennsylvania vs. Sarasota, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sarasota, Florida is 2.5% more expensive than State College, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $51,245 in Sarasota, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in State College, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sarasota, Florida is more expensive than State College, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% more expensive in Sarasota
than in State College, Pennsylvania
State College, PA vs. Sarasota, FL
Compared to State College, Sarasota is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.5% 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
  1.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  19.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.2% higher
  Commute
  25.2% higher
  Health
  19.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.8% higher