Sarasota, Florida vs. Asheville, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Asheville, North Carolina is 2.7% more expensive than Sarasota, Florida.

You would need a salary of $1,540,816 in Asheville, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Sarasota, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Asheville, North Carolina is more expensive than Sarasota, Florida
• Taxes is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Taxes
27% more expensive in Asheville
than in Sarasota, Florida
Sarasota, FL vs. Asheville, NC
Compared to Sarasota, Asheville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.7% 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
  3.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  8.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.7% higher
  Commute
  8.9% lower
  Health
  20.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.8% higher