Side-by-side cost of living comparison for 2026
12% cheaper
Spokane is 12% more affordable than Sarasota. A $75,000 salary in Sarasota is equivalent to $65,625 in Spokane.
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 Spokane sits at 94 (national average = 100). The median home in Sarasota costs $380,000 compared to $310,000 in Spokane, a difference of $70,000. Monthly rent follows a similar pattern: $1,800 in Sarasota versus $1,200 in Spokane.
Groceries and everyday expenses show a notable difference: Sarasota scores 104 while Spokane scores 99. Both cities are close to the national average for grocery costs.
Healthcare costs in Sarasota (97) are lower than Spokane (102). Both are close to the national average.
Median household income in Sarasota is $52,147 compared to $48,834 in Spokane. When adjusted for cost of living, income goes further in Spokane.
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