Myrtle Beach, South Carolina vs. Sarasota, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sarasota, Florida is 17.7% more expensive than Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $105,962 in Sarasota, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sarasota, Florida is more expensive than Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
51% more expensive in Sarasota
than in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
Myrtle Beach, SC vs. Sarasota, FL
Compared to Myrtle Beach, Sarasota is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.7% 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
  9.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  76.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.3% lower
  Commute
  15.1% higher
  Health
  3.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.0% higher

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