Sarasota, Florida vs. St. Simons, Georgia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in St. Simons, Georgia is 7.8% more expensive than Sarasota, Florida.

You would need a salary of $53,887 in St. Simons, Georgia to maintain the standard of living you have in Sarasota, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, St. Simons, Georgia is more expensive than Sarasota, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
20% more expensive in St. Simons
than in Sarasota, Florida
Sarasota, FL vs. St. Simons, GA
Compared to Sarasota, St. Simons is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.8% 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
  0.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.6% higher
  Commute
  11.2% lower
  Health
  8.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.4% lower