Southern Shores, North Carolina vs. Sarasota, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sarasota, Florida is 17.9% cheaper than Southern Shores, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $41,029 in Sarasota, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Southern Shores, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sarasota, Florida is cheaper than Southern Shores, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% cheaper in Sarasota
than in Southern Shores, North Carolina
Southern Shores, NC vs. Sarasota, FL
Compared to Southern Shores, Sarasota is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.9% lower
      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
  2.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  44.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.0% lower
  Commute
  18.7% higher
  Health
  21.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.3% lower