What is a pro or con of living in Sarasota, Floridacompared to Watertown, South Dakota?

Median Home Cost is 78% more expensive in Sarasota.

What salary do I need to live in Sarasota, Florida copmared to Watertown, South Dakota?

A salary of $96,000 in Watertown, South Dakota should increase to $116,491 in Sarasota, Florida (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

WATERTOWN vs. SARASOTA
Cost of Living Comparison

Watertown, South Dakota vs. Sarasota, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sarasota, Florida is 21.3% more expensive than Watertown, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $116,491 in Sarasota, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Watertown, South Dakota.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Sarasota, Florida is more expensive than Watertown, South Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
78% more expensive in Sarasota
than in Watertown, South Dakota

Watertown, SD vs. Sarasota, FL

Compared to Watertown, Sarasota is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

21.3% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

6.1% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

64.4% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

6.6% higher

Commute

53.3% higher

Health

15.8% lower

Taxes

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Personal

1.8% higher

Cost of Food

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Watertown, South Dakota vs. Sarasota, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

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Watertown, SD vs. Sarasota, FL

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