Sanford, North Carolina vs. Sarasota, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sarasota, Florida is 27.5% more expensive than Sanford, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $63,755 in Sarasota, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Sanford, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sarasota, Florida is more expensive than Sanford, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
73% more expensive in Sarasota
than in Sanford, North Carolina
Sanford, NC vs. Sarasota, FL
Compared to Sanford, Sarasota is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.5% 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
  12.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  86.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.5% lower
  Commute
  29.1% higher
  Health
  0.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.2% higher