What is a pro or con of living in Melbourne, Floridacompared to Hilton Head Island, South Carolina?

Median Home Cost is 51% cheaper in Melbourne.

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

A salary of $50,000 in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina could decrease to $39,235 in Melbourne, Florida (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.

HILTON HEAD ISLAND vs. MELBOURNE
Cost of Living Comparison

Hilton Head Island, South Carolina vs. Melbourne, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Melbourne, Florida is 21.5% cheaper than Hilton Head Island, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $39,235 in Melbourne, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Melbourne, Florida is cheaper than Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
51% cheaper in Melbourne
than in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina

Hilton Head Island, SC vs. Melbourne, FL

Compared to Hilton Head Island, Melbourne is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

21.5% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

6.4% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

54.9% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

1.8% lower

Commute

23.7% higher

Health

4.6% lower

Taxes

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Personal

8.5% lower

Cost of Food

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Hilton Head Island, South Carolina vs. Melbourne, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

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Hilton Head Island, SC vs. Melbourne, FL

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