What is a pro or con of living in South Sarasota, Floridacompared to Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina?

HousingRent is 40% more expensive in South Sarasota.

What salary do I need to live in South Sarasota, Florida copmared to Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina?

A salary of $50,000 in Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina should increase to $54,955 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.

OCEAN ISLE BEACH vs. SOUTH SARASOTA
Cost of Living Comparison

Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina vs. South Sarasota, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South Sarasota, Florida is 9.9% more expensive than Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $54,955 in South Sarasota, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, South Sarasota, Florida is more expensive than Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina
• HousingRent is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

HousingRent
40% more expensive in South Sarasota
than in Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina

Ocean Isle Beach, NC vs. South Sarasota, FL

Compared to Ocean Isle Beach, South Sarasota is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

9.9% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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No Child Care, Taxes Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

0.1% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

15.8% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

3.1% lower

Commute

21.1% higher

Health

13.3% lower

Taxes

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Personal

2.1% higher

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Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina vs. South Sarasota, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

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Ocean Isle Beach, NC vs. South Sarasota, FL

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