Wichita, Kansas vs. Sarasota, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sarasota, Florida is 26.1% more expensive than Wichita, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $85,750 in Sarasota, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Wichita, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sarasota, Florida is more expensive than Wichita, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
163% more expensive in Sarasota
than in Wichita, Kansas
Wichita, KS vs. Sarasota, FL
Compared to Wichita, Sarasota is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.1% 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
  12.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  104.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.0% lower
  Commute
  13.1% higher
  Health
  1.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.8% higher