Hilton Head Island, South Carolina vs. Boston, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 27.5% more expensive than Hilton Head Island, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $286,908 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is more expensive than Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
103% more expensive in Boston
than in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
Hilton Head Island, SC vs. Boston, MA
Compared to Hilton Head Island, Boston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.5% 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
  4.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  39.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.9% higher
  Commute
  95.5% higher
  Health
  14.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.6% higher