Hilton Head Island, South Carolina vs. Sarasota, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sarasota, Florida is 14.5% cheaper than Hilton Head Island, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $42,768 in Sarasota, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sarasota, Florida is cheaper than Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
37% cheaper in Sarasota
than in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
Hilton Head Island, SC vs. Sarasota, FL
Compared to Hilton Head Island, Sarasota is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.5% 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
  0.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  38.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.9% lower
  Commute
  34.9% higher
  Health
  2.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.4% lower