Moving from Providence to Sarasota (2026)

Sarasota has a COL index of 108 vs 108 for Providence (100 = US average). Expect to pay about 0% more for the same lifestyle.

Pay ~$175 more/mo
on rent + taxes ยท $75K salary baseline

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Key differences

COL index
108 โ†’ 108
100 = US avg
1BR rent
$1,800 โ†’ $2,000
per month
State tax
6% โ†’ None
income tax
COL difference
108 โ†’ 108
0% more expensive

Salary needed in Sarasota to match your Providence lifestyle

Based on the 0% cost of living increase between the two cities.

Your salary in ProvidenceEquivalent in Sarasota
$40K$40,000
$50K$50,000
$60K$60,000
$75K$75,000
$80K$80,000
$100K$100,000
$120K$120,000
$150K$150,000

๐Ÿ’ต Household income (before tax)

$75K
$
$30K$300K
Pay ~$161/mo moreon core expenses at $75K

Monthly budget at $75K โ€” Providence vs Sarasota

ExpenseProvidenceSarasota
Monthly take-home$4,366$4,741
1BR rent$1,800$2,000
Groceries$399$384
Transport$75$48
Utilities$195$198
Internet$68$68
Left after essentials$1,829$2,043

Frequently asked questions

Is Sarasota cheaper than Providence?

No. Sarasota has a cost of living index of 108 vs 108 for Providence (100 = US average). That's about 0% more expensive.

How much will I save moving from Providence to Sarasota?

On a $75K salary, moving from Providence to Sarasota saves roughly $175/month on core expenses. That's ~$2,100/year.

What salary do I need in Sarasota to match my Providence lifestyle?

To maintain the same purchasing power as $75,000 in Providence, you'd need roughly $75,000/year in Sarasota. This is based on the overall COL index difference.

Estimates based on Q1 2026 COL index and market data. Budget uses simplified federal/state tax rates. Zillow ยท BLS ยท Numbeo ยท For general guidance only