Lake Wylie, South Carolina vs. Sarasota, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sarasota, Florida is 7.3% more expensive than Lake Wylie, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $53,650 in Sarasota, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Wylie, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sarasota, Florida is more expensive than Lake Wylie, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
12% more expensive in Sarasota
than in Lake Wylie, South Carolina
Lake Wylie, SC vs. Sarasota, FL
Compared to Lake Wylie, Sarasota is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.3% 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
  9.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  38.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.4% lower
  Commute
  4.0% lower
  Health
  8.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.3% higher