Tampa, Florida vs. Sarasota, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sarasota, Florida is 0.8% cheaper than Tampa, Florida.

You would need a salary of $79,383 in Sarasota, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Tampa, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sarasota, Florida is cheaper than Tampa, Florida
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
18% cheaper in Sarasota
than in Tampa, Florida
Tampa, FL vs. Sarasota, FL
Compared to Tampa, Sarasota is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.8% 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
  1.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  20.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.2% lower
  Commute
  18.9% lower
  Health
  1.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.9% higher