Bethesda, Maryland vs. Hilton Head Island, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina is 35.9% cheaper than Bethesda, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $48,043 in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Bethesda, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hilton Head Island, South Carolina is cheaper than Bethesda, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
32% cheaper in Hilton Head Island
than in Bethesda, Maryland
Bethesda, MD vs. Hilton Head Island, SC
Compared to Bethesda, Hilton Head Island is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.9% 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
  9.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  49.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.4% lower
  Commute
  47.7% lower
  Health
  20.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.7% higher