Side-by-side cost of living comparison for 2026
17% cheaper
Savannah is 17% more affordable than Sarasota. A $75,000 salary in Sarasota is equivalent to $62,277 in Savannah.
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 Savannah sits at 81 (national average = 100). The median home in Sarasota costs $380,000 compared to $250,000 in Savannah, a difference of $130,000. Monthly rent follows a similar pattern: $1,800 in Sarasota versus $1,300 in Savannah.
Groceries and everyday expenses show a narrower gap: Sarasota scores 104 while Savannah scores 100. Both cities are close to the national average for grocery costs.
Healthcare costs in Sarasota (97) are lower than Savannah (98). Both are close to the national average.
Median household income in Sarasota is $52,147 compared to $45,210 in Savannah. When adjusted for cost of living, income goes further in Savannah.
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