Sarasota, Florida vs. Waimea (Hawaii County), Hawaii

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Waimea (Hawaii County), Hawaii is 56.5% more expensive than Sarasota, Florida.

You would need a salary of $117,347 in Waimea (Hawaii County), Hawaii to maintain the standard of living you have in Sarasota, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Waimea (Hawaii County), Hawaii is more expensive than Sarasota, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
73% more expensive in Waimea (Hawaii County)
than in Sarasota, Florida
Sarasota, FL vs. Waimea (Hawaii County), HI
Compared to Sarasota, Waimea (Hawaii County) is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  56.5% 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
  52.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  105.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  106.8% higher
  Commute
  17.3% higher
  Health
  2.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  26.0% higher