Beaufort, South Carolina vs. Sarasota, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sarasota, Florida is 11.2% more expensive than Beaufort, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $55,622 in Sarasota, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Beaufort, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sarasota, Florida is more expensive than Beaufort, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
31% more expensive in Sarasota
than in Beaufort, South Carolina
Beaufort, SC vs. Sarasota, FL
Compared to Beaufort, Sarasota is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.2% 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
  6.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  18.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.9% lower
  Commute
  37.7% higher
  Health
  2.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.9% lower