Hilton Head Island, South Carolina vs. Gaithersburg, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Gaithersburg, Maryland is 2.9% more expensive than Hilton Head Island, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $123,491 in Gaithersburg, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Gaithersburg, Maryland is more expensive than Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
104% more expensive in Gaithersburg
than in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
Hilton Head Island, SC vs. Gaithersburg, MD
Compared to Hilton Head Island, Gaithersburg is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.9% 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
  4.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  15.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.3% higher
  Commute
  101.9% higher
  Health
  17.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.8% lower