Sarasota, Florida vs. Fairview CDP (Buncombe County), North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairview CDP (Buncombe County), North Carolina is 9.3% more expensive than Sarasota, Florida.

You would need a salary of $54,665 in Fairview CDP (Buncombe County), North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Sarasota, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairview CDP (Buncombe County), North Carolina is more expensive than Sarasota, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
6% more expensive in Fairview CDP (Buncombe County)
than in Sarasota, Florida
Sarasota, FL vs. Fairview Cdp (Buncombe County), NC
Compared to Sarasota, Fairview Cdp (Buncombe County) is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.3% 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
  1.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  32.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.3% lower
  Commute
  5.1% lower
  Health
  20.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% higher