Manhattan, New York vs. Hilton Head Island, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina is 45.7% cheaper than Manhattan, New York.

You would need a salary of $40,752 in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Manhattan, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hilton Head Island, South Carolina is cheaper than Manhattan, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
38% cheaper in Hilton Head Island
than in Manhattan, New York
Manhattan, NY vs. Hilton Head Island, SC
Compared to Manhattan, Hilton Head Island is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  45.7% 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
  11.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  64.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  34.1% lower
  Commute
  58.1% lower
  Health
  16.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  27.8% lower