What is a pro or con of living in Hilton Head Island, South Carolinacompared to Hickory, North Carolina?

Median Home Cost is 183% more expensive in Hilton Head Island.

What salary do I need to live in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina copmared to Hickory, North Carolina?

A salary of $110,000 in Hickory, North Carolina should increase to $150,034 in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

HICKORY vs. HILTON HEAD ISLAND
Cost of Living Comparison

Hickory, North Carolina vs. Hilton Head Island, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina is 36.4% more expensive than Hickory, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $150,034 in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Hickory, North Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Hilton Head Island, South Carolina is more expensive than Hickory, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
183% more expensive in Hilton Head Island
than in Hickory, North Carolina

Hickory, NC vs. Hilton Head Island, SC

Compared to Hickory, Hilton Head Island is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

36.4% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

11.8% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

177.6% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

2.2% higher

Commute

15.5% lower

Health

17.8% lower

Taxes

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Personal

11.8% higher

Cost of Food

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Hickory, North Carolina vs. Hilton Head Island, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Hickory, NC vs. Hilton Head Island, SC

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