Thousand Oaks, California vs. Sarasota, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sarasota, Florida is 38.2% cheaper than Thousand Oaks, California.

You would need a salary of $40,195 in Sarasota, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Thousand Oaks, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sarasota, Florida is cheaper than Thousand Oaks, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% cheaper in Sarasota
than in Thousand Oaks, California
Thousand Oaks, CA vs. Sarasota, FL
Compared to Thousand Oaks, Sarasota is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.2% 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
  3.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  64.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.2% lower
  Commute
  21.1% lower
  Health
  4.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.0% lower