Hilton Head Island, South Carolina vs. Palm Springs, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palm Springs, California is 11.2% more expensive than Hilton Head Island, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $55,611 in Palm Springs, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palm Springs, California is more expensive than Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
93% more expensive in Palm Springs
than in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
Hilton Head Island, SC vs. Palm Springs, CA
Compared to Hilton Head Island, Palm Springs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.2% 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
  6.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  3.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.9% higher
  Commute
  93.0% higher
  Health
  16.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.6% lower