Side-by-side cost of living comparison for 2026
17% cheaper
Murfreesboro is 17% more affordable than Sarasota. A $75,000 salary in Sarasota is equivalent to $62,277 in Murfreesboro.
Index values shown. National average = 100. Lower is cheaper.
To maintain the same standard of living:
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Housing is typically the biggest factor in any cost-of-living comparison. Sarasota has a housing index of 132 while Murfreesboro sits at 85 (national average = 100). The median home in Sarasota costs $380,000 compared to $325,000 in Murfreesboro, a difference of $55,000. Monthly rent follows a similar pattern: $1,800 in Sarasota versus $1,350 in Murfreesboro.
Groceries and everyday expenses show a notable difference: Sarasota scores 104 while Murfreesboro scores 95. Both cities are close to the national average for grocery costs.
Healthcare costs in Sarasota (97) are higher than Murfreesboro (96). Both are close to the national average.
Median household income in Sarasota is $52,147 compared to $55,200 in Murfreesboro. When adjusted for cost of living, income goes further in Murfreesboro.
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