Winston-Salem, North Carolina vs. Sarasota, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sarasota, Florida is 26.6% more expensive than Winston-Salem, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $227,823 in Sarasota, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sarasota, Florida is more expensive than Winston-Salem, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
97% more expensive in Sarasota
than in Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Winston Salem, NC vs. Sarasota, FL
Compared to Winston Salem, Sarasota is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.6% 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
  11.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  96.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.4% lower
  Commute
  20.4% higher
  Health
  5.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.8% higher