Sarasota County, FL Cost of Living


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How much do I need to live in Sarasota, Florida?
$7,320 / month
for a family, 35.6% more expensive than the national average A total of $87,840 for the year for a family.
$4,267 / month
for a single person, 10.5% less expensive than the national average A total of $51,200 for the year for a single person.

Sarasota cost of living score
105.3
More expensive
5.3% higher
than the US average
2.1% higher
than the Florida average
Sarasota Flor County, Florida gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 105.3, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 5.3% higher than the U.S. average and 2.1% lower than the average for Florida.

Sarasota County, FL

Housing costs in Sarasota?
A typical home costs $458,200, which is 35.5% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 26.4% more expensive than the average Florida home, at $362,400. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Sarasota costs $1,590 per month, which is 11.2% more than the national average of $1,430 and close to the state average of $1,560.

Can I afford Sarasota?
To live comfortably in Sarasota Flor County, Florida, a minimum annual income of $87,840 for a family, and $51,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Sarasota?
The cost of living in Sarasota, FL County is higher than the US average, with a cost of living index of 105.3 compared to 100 for the US as a whole. This higher cost of living accompanies a higher median house value in the county, at $458,200 compared to $338,100 for the US. Consequently, it may be more expensive to buy and maintain a home in Sarasota than in other parts of the country. However, this premium price may be worth it for those seeking to live in one of Florida's most vibrant coastal communities.
   Cost of living score
       Higher than 100 is more expensive than the national average.
       Lower than 100 is less expensive.
     CategoriesSarasotaFloridaUnited States
  105.3103.1100.0
  106.8102.8100
  101.7102.3100.0
  117.1101.1100.0
  $458,200$362,400$338,100
  95.8101.3100
  95.4112.6100.0
  107.387.6100.0

   100=National Average

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