Hilton Head Island, South Carolina vs. Palo Alto, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palo Alto, California is 259.8% more expensive than Hilton Head Island, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $179,884 in Palo Alto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palo Alto, California is more expensive than Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
328% more expensive in Palo Alto
than in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
Hilton Head Island, SC vs. Palo Alto, CA
Compared to Hilton Head Island, Palo Alto is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  259.8% 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
  16.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  582.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.3% lower
  Commute
  108.6% higher
  Health
  2.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.9% lower

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