Irvine, California vs. Hilton Head Island, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina is 33.6% cheaper than Irvine, California.

You would need a salary of $33,214 in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Irvine, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hilton Head Island, South Carolina is cheaper than Irvine, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% cheaper in Hilton Head Island
than in Irvine, California
Irvine, CA vs. Hilton Head Island, SC
Compared to Irvine, Hilton Head Island is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.6% lower
      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
  1.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.8% higher
  Commute
  39.3% lower
  Health
  12.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.0% higher

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