What is a pro or con of living in South Sarasota, Floridacompared to Charleston, South Carolina?

Median Home Cost is 5% more expensive in South Sarasota.

What salary do I need to live in South Sarasota, Florida copmared to Charleston, South Carolina?

A salary of $50,000 in Charleston, South Carolina should increase to $56,056 in South Sarasota, Florida (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

CHARLESTON vs. SOUTH SARASOTA
Cost of Living Comparison

Charleston, South Carolina vs. South Sarasota, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South Sarasota, Florida is 12.1% more expensive than Charleston, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $56,056 in South Sarasota, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Charleston, South Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, South Sarasota, Florida is more expensive than Charleston, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
5% more expensive in South Sarasota
than in Charleston, South Carolina

Charleston, SC vs. South Sarasota, FL

Compared to Charleston, South Sarasota is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

12.1% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

0.3% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

37.2% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

5.7% lower

Commute

1.4% higher

Health

5.4% higher

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Personal

1.5% lower

Cost of Food

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Cost of Living Comparison

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