What is a pro or con of living in Sarasota, Floridacompared to North Charleston, South Carolina?

Median Home Cost is 66% more expensive in Sarasota.

What salary do I need to live in Sarasota, Florida copmared to North Charleston, South Carolina?

A salary of $60,000 in North Charleston, South Carolina should increase to $67,846 in Sarasota, Florida (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

NORTH CHARLESTON vs. SARASOTA
Cost of Living Comparison

North Charleston, South Carolina vs. Sarasota, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sarasota, Florida is 13.1% more expensive than North Charleston, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $67,846 in Sarasota, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in North Charleston, South Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Sarasota, Florida is more expensive than North Charleston, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
66% more expensive in Sarasota
than in North Charleston, South Carolina

North Charleston, SC vs. Sarasota, FL

Compared to North Charleston, Sarasota is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

13.1% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

9.3% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

55.9% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

12.0% lower

Commute

4.6% higher

Health

5.2% higher

Taxes

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Personal

3.6% lower

Cost of Food

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North Charleston, South Carolina vs. Sarasota, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

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North Charleston, SC vs. Sarasota, FL

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