Charleston, West Virginia vs. Sarasota, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sarasota, Florida is 27.2% more expensive than Charleston, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $63,597 in Sarasota, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Charleston, West Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sarasota, Florida is more expensive than Charleston, West Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
192% more expensive in Sarasota
than in Charleston, West Virginia
Charleston, WV vs. Sarasota, FL
Compared to Charleston, Sarasota is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.2% 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
  7.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  147.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.0% higher
  Commute
  4.5% higher
  Health
  25.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.3% higher