Looking for a fresh start in a new Sarasota neighborhood that is actually affordable? Fortunately, there are some neighborhoods that still offer affordable cost of living. Listed below are the most affordable neighborhoods in Sarasota for 2026, ranked by their cost of living index. The cost of living index includes various items such as: goods and services, groceries, utilities, real estate and rental rates. For reference, the national average for cost of living is 100.

Population 1,384
-29%
Cost of Living Index 82 vs 116
29% lower than Sarasota
Population 3,103
-18%
Cost of Living Index 95 vs 116
18% lower than Sarasota
Population 786
-17%
Cost of Living Index 96 vs 116
17% lower than Sarasota
Population 211
-15%
Cost of Living Index 98 vs 116
15% lower than Sarasota
Population 532
-13%
Cost of Living Index 100 vs 116
13% lower than Sarasota
Population 413
-13%
Cost of Living Index 100 vs 116
13% lower than Sarasota
Population 150
-13%
Cost of Living Index 100 vs 116
13% lower than Sarasota
Population 3,844
-13%
Cost of Living Index 101 vs 116
13% lower than Sarasota
Population 3,380
-12%
Cost of Living Index 101 vs 116
12% lower than Sarasota
Population 289
-12%
Cost of Living Index 102 vs 116
12% lower than Sarasota
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