Asheville, North Carolina vs. Sarasota, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sarasota, Florida is 2.6% cheaper than Asheville, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $34,073 in Sarasota, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Asheville, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sarasota, Florida is cheaper than Asheville, North Carolina
• Taxes is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Taxes
21% cheaper in Sarasota
than in Asheville, North Carolina
Asheville, NC vs. Sarasota, FL
Compared to Asheville, Sarasota is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.6% lower
      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
  3.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  7.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.6% lower
  Commute
  9.8% higher
  Health
  17.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.8% lower