Aiken, South Carolina vs. Sarasota, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sarasota, Florida is 19.2% more expensive than Aiken, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $45,309 in Sarasota, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Aiken, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sarasota, Florida is more expensive than Aiken, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
111% more expensive in Sarasota
than in Aiken, South Carolina
Aiken, SC vs. Sarasota, FL
Compared to Aiken, Sarasota is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.2% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  10.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  85.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.6% lower
  Commute
  7.4% higher
  Health
  5.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.2% higher