Zip 34243 (Sarasota, FL) Cost of Living


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Sarasota cost of living score
104.6
More expensive
4.6% higher
than the US average
1.5% higher
than the Florida average
Sarasota (zip 34243), Florida gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 104.6, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 4.6% higher than the U.S. average and 1.5% lower than the average for Florida.

Zip 34243 (Sarasota, FL)

Housing costs in Sarasota?
A typical home costs $453,700, which is 34.2% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 25.2% more expensive than the average Florida home, at $362,400. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Sarasota costs $2,040 per month, which is 30.8% more than the national average of $1,560 and 22.1% more than the state average of $1,590.

Can I afford Sarasota?
To live comfortably in Sarasota (zip 34243), Florida, a minimum annual income of $86,760 for a family, and $65,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Sarasota?
Living in 34243 Sarasota, FL is quite affordable, with the cost of living index being 4% lower than the national average. Housing costs in particular are very reasonable, with a median home price of $334k compared to a national median of $350k. The average rent for an apartment is $1,600 per month and utilities are also slightly below the national average. Other costs, such as groceries and transportation, are close to the national average. In general, people looking to live in this area can expect to have plenty of financial flexibility.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesSarasotaFloridaUnited States
  104.6103.1100.0
  105.7102.8100
  99.6102.3100.0
  115.5101.1100.0
  $453,700$362,400$338,100
  94.2%101.3%100.0%
  96.0112.6100.0
  106.487.6100.0

   100=National Average

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