Charleston, South Carolina vs. Sarasota, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sarasota, Florida is 6.3% cheaper than Charleston, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $468,559 in Sarasota, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Charleston, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sarasota, Florida is cheaper than Charleston, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
7% cheaper in Sarasota
than in Charleston, South Carolina
Charleston, SC vs. Sarasota, FL
Compared to Charleston, Sarasota is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.3% 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
  0.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  16.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.3% lower
  Commute
  3.4% lower
  Health
  5.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.9% lower