| | Hilton Head Island, SC | North Salem, NY | United States |
| Overall | 104.3 | 157.0 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 106.9 | 107.6 | 100 |
| Health | 104.7 | 126.3 | 100 |
| Housing | 180.3 | 200.7 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $724,900 | $812,100 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 9,910.0% | 10,190.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 67.4 | 118.2 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 95.3 | 158.9 | 100 |
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Hilton Head Island 
21 Reviews
Unfortunately Beaufort county is full of transplanted northerners who do nothing but whine and cry about everything. They leave the north to come to the south and then More
We got a second home on Hilton Head Island 10 years ago to get away from the Canadian winter weather. It took about 3 days to realize this is where we want to be More
I have watched HHI change remarkably in the 40 years I have lived there. Development really started in 1979 and the early residents were explorers and drop outs who More
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Reviews for North Salem 1 Reviews
Have lived in area almost 18 years. Quiet country setting. Cost of living is relatively high and region does not encourage development. Reputation for good schools K-12. More
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