Topeka, Kansas vs. Sarasota, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sarasota, Florida is 30.6% more expensive than Topeka, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $65,292 in Sarasota, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Topeka, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sarasota, Florida is more expensive than Topeka, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
167% more expensive in Sarasota
than in Topeka, Kansas
Topeka, KS vs. Sarasota, FL
Compared to Topeka, Sarasota is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.6% 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
  13.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  137.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.6% lower
  Commute
  23.0% higher
  Health
  5.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% higher