Hillsborough, North Carolina vs. Sarasota, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sarasota, Florida is 2.8% cheaper than Hillsborough, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $72,876 in Sarasota, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Hillsborough, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sarasota, Florida is cheaper than Hillsborough, North Carolina
• Taxes is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Taxes
27% cheaper in Sarasota
than in Hillsborough, North Carolina
Hillsborough, NC vs. Sarasota, FL
Compared to Hillsborough, Sarasota is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.8% 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
  7.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  3.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.6% lower
  Commute
  4.1% higher
  Health
  0.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.3% lower