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Sarasota, United States 🇺🇸
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Nomad Score:
65%
💰 Cost & Affordability
💸 Cost of Living
61%
Weight: 150
Moderately affordable compared to major US cities, but higher than many international digital nomad hubs.
🏠 Accommodation Cost
54%
Weight: 80
Rental prices are above the US average, especially for short-term furnished apartments favored by nomads.
🍎 Food & Groceries
68%
Weight: 40
Grocery prices are reasonable; dining out ranges from affordable casual to mid-range.
🚌 Transportation Cost
60%
Weight: 20
Car ownership is common; public transit is limited, so costs can add up without a vehicle.
🎟️ Entertainment Cost
65%
Weight: 15
Moderate prices for entertainment including theaters, museums, and local events.
🏋️ Gym Membership Cost
72%
Weight: 10
Gym memberships are moderately priced with several options available.
💱 Currency Stability
98%
Weight: 30
USD is one of the most stable currencies globally.
💻 Digital Nomad Essentials
🚀 Internet Speed
79%
Weight: 100
Reliable broadband and fiber available; average speeds around 100-200 Mbps.
👥 Coworking Spaces Availability
57%
Weight: 40
Limited number of coworking spaces compared to larger cities, but some quality options exist.
☕ Cafes with WiFi
74%
Weight: 30
Several cafes offer free WiFi suitable for casual work.
💻☕ Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes
63%
Weight: 30
Some cafes cater to remote workers but not a strong established culture yet.
🌟 Digital Nomad Popularity
41%
Weight: 100
Not a major digital nomad hotspot but slowly gaining attention.
📱 Local SIM Card Availability
88%
Weight: 25
Easy to purchase prepaid SIM cards with good coverage.
🌟 Quality of Life
⚖️ Work-Life Balance
80%
Weight: 30
Good balance with access to beaches, parks, and leisure activities.
🌳 Environmental Quality
76%
Weight: 15
Generally good air and water quality; coastal environment.
🧼 Cleanliness
78%
Weight: 10
City and public spaces are well-maintained and clean.
🗨️ Language Barrier
95%
Weight: 30
English is the primary language, minimal barrier for most digital nomads.
💨 Air Quality
73%
Weight: 15
Generally good, occasional issues during wildfire season but rare.
👨👩👧👦 Family Friendly
74%
Weight: 25
Good schools, parks, and family-oriented activities.
🏥 Healthcare
🏥 Healthcare Quality
84%
Weight: 20
High-quality healthcare facilities and specialists available.
💉 Healthcare Affordability
32%
Weight: 25
Healthcare costs are high without insurance; expensive for uninsured digital nomads.
🏥 Healthcare
78%
Weight: 20
Good access to healthcare services, but cost is a barrier.
🌿 Climate & Environment
☀️ Weather
87%
Weight: 80
Warm, sunny subtropical climate with mild winters; occasional humidity.
🌪️ Natural Disaster Risk
45%
Weight: 10
Hurricane risk during season; flooding possible but generally manageable.
🏞️ Green Spaces
79%
Weight: 10
Several parks, beaches, and nature preserves accessible.
❄️ Air Conditioning
90%
Weight: 15
Widely available and standard in homes and public spaces.
🍂 Seasonal Variety
50%
Weight: 10
Mild seasonal changes; mostly warm year-round with wet and dry seasons.
🔊 Noise Pollution
72%
Weight: 10
Generally quiet residential areas; some noise near downtown and nightlife spots.
🎭 Culture & Entertainment
🎭 Culture
67%
Weight: 20
Rich local arts scene, museums, and cultural events but less diverse than major metros.
🌃 Nightlife
54%
Weight: 15
Limited nightlife options; more relaxed and low-key compared to big cities.
🏞️ Outdoors & Nature
88%
Weight: 15
Excellent access to beaches, parks, and outdoor activities.
🗣️ Language Learning Opportunities
55%
Weight: 10
Limited formal language schools; mostly English-speaking environment.
🧭 Local Experiences & Tours
69%
Weight: 10
Good availability of local tours, especially nature and cultural tours.
🎳 Indoors Fun
60%
Weight: 10
Museums, theaters, and indoor activities available but limited variety.
🍎 Food & Fitness
🍽️ Food Scene
71%
Weight: 25
Good mix of seafood, American, and international cuisine.
🧠 Yoga Studios
73%
Weight: 10
Several yoga studios with varied class offerings.
🏋️ Fitness Facilities
75%
Weight: 15
Good availability of gyms, fitness centers, and outdoor fitness options.
🥗 Healthy Food Options
70%
Weight: 15
Organic markets and health-focused restaurants present but not extensive.
💼 Work Environment
🕰️ Time Zone Favorability
78%
Weight: 20
Eastern Time Zone suitable for North American clients; moderate for Europe and Latin America.
🤝 Networking Opportunities
52%
Weight: 25
Limited formal networking events; smaller digital nomad community.
💻 Remote Job Opportunities
60%
Weight: 20
Local job market limited; most remote jobs sourced online.
🆓 Freelance Ecosystem
58%
Weight: 20
Small but growing freelance community.
🏢 Coworking Quality
61%
Weight: 30
Decent coworking spaces with necessary amenities but limited variety.
📈 Business & Economy
🚀 Startup Scene
47%
Weight: 15
Modest startup presence; not a major tech hub.
💳 Local Payment Services
79%
Weight: 10
Wide acceptance of credit cards, PayPal, and mobile payments.
🔗 Blockchain & Crypto Adoption
50%
Weight: 15
Moderate awareness and adoption; limited local infrastructure.
🚆 Transportation
✈️ Airport Connectivity
63%
Weight: 30
Sarasota-Bradenton airport offers regional flights; major hubs accessible via Tampa or Orlando.
🚇 Public Transit
38%
Weight: 20
Limited public transit options; car is primary mode of transport.
🚶 Walkability
55%
Weight: 20
Downtown areas are walkable; suburban areas less so.
🚗 Ride-sharing Services
76%
Weight: 15
Uber and Lyft widely available.
🚲 Cycling
62%
Weight: 10
Some bike lanes and trails but infrastructure is limited.
🚄 Intercity Travel Options
54%
Weight: 15
Bus and train options limited; car travel preferred.
🛵 Scooter/Bike Rental Availability
49%
Weight: 10
Few scooter rentals; some bike rentals available.
📡 Connectivity
📱 Mobile Network Coverage
83%
Weight: 20
Strong 4G and growing 5G coverage throughout the city.
🔒 VPN Reliability
90%
Weight: 20
No significant restrictions; VPNs work reliably.
⚡ Power Grid Reliability
85%
Weight: 15
Generally stable power supply with occasional outages during storms.
📶 Public WiFi Availability
67%
Weight: 10
Public WiFi available in some public spaces but not widespread.
⚖️ Legal & Administrative
🛂 Visa Ease
40%
Weight: 40
US visa process is complex and restrictive for many digital nomads.
📊 Tax Friendliness
35%
Weight: 30
US tax system is complex and can be burdensome for foreigners.
🗣️ Freedom of Speech
95%
Weight: 15
Strong protections for freedom of speech.
🏛️ Political Stability
87%
Weight: 20
Stable political environment with occasional national tensions.
🏦 Ease of Opening Bank Account
50%
Weight: 15
Challenging for non-residents; requires documentation and US presence.
📄 Ease of Business Registration
70%
Weight: 10
Relatively straightforward for US residents; more complex for foreigners.
📄✈️ Digital Nomad Visa Availability
0%
Weight: 35
No specific digital nomad visa available in the US.
🌍 Digital Nomad Community
🌍 Nomad Friendly
55%
Weight: 50
Moderate friendliness; lacks dedicated infrastructure but welcoming community.
🤝 Nomad Events & Meetups
43%
Weight: 25
Few organized nomad events; mostly informal meetups.
🌐👥 Online Community Presence
57%
Weight: 20
Small but growing online presence for Sarasota digital nomads.
🛡️ Safety & Tolerance
🛡️ Safety
79%
Weight: 100
Generally safe with low violent crime rates.
♀️ Female Friendly
78%
Weight: 50
Safe and welcoming environment for female travelers.
✊ Racial Tolerance
65%
Weight: 50
Moderate racial tolerance; some diversity but occasional issues.