Sarasota, Florida vs. Elizabeth City, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Elizabeth City, North Carolina is 18.1% cheaper than Sarasota, Florida.

You would need a salary of $81,924 in Elizabeth City, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Sarasota, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Elizabeth City, North Carolina is cheaper than Sarasota, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
51% cheaper in Elizabeth City
than in Sarasota, Florida
Sarasota, FL vs. Elizabeth City, NC
Compared to Sarasota, Elizabeth City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.1% 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
  10.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  35.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.1% higher
  Commute
  15.2% lower
  Health
  26.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.0% lower