Charleston, Illinois vs. Sarasota, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sarasota, Florida is 45.3% more expensive than Charleston, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $72,669 in Sarasota, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Charleston, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sarasota, Florida is more expensive than Charleston, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
283% more expensive in Sarasota
than in Charleston, Illinois
Charleston, IL vs. Sarasota, FL
Compared to Charleston, Sarasota is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  45.3% 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
  14.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  177.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.1% lower
  Commute
  58.4% higher
  Health
  8.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.0% higher