Kensington, Maryland vs. Hilton Head Island, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina is 20.6% cheaper than Kensington, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $158,812 in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Kensington, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hilton Head Island, South Carolina is cheaper than Kensington, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
7% cheaper in Hilton Head Island
than in Kensington, Maryland
Kensington, MD vs. Hilton Head Island, SC
Compared to Kensington, Hilton Head Island is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.6% 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
  7.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  26.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.4% lower
  Commute
  49.5% lower
  Health
  20.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.4% higher