What is a pro or con of living in Hilton Head Island, South Carolinacompared to Merced, California?

Median Home Cost is 94% more expensive in Hilton Head Island.

What salary do I need to live in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina copmared to Merced, California?

A salary of $145,000 in Merced, California should increase to $164,872 in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

MERCED vs. HILTON HEAD ISLAND
Cost of Living Comparison

Merced, California vs. Hilton Head Island, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina is 13.7% more expensive than Merced, California.

You would need a salary of $164,872 in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Merced, California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Hilton Head Island, South Carolina is more expensive than Merced, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
94% more expensive in Hilton Head Island
than in Merced, California

Merced, CA vs. Hilton Head Island, SC

Compared to Merced, Hilton Head Island is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

13.7% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

7.4% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

66.8% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

10.2% lower

Commute

33.3% lower

Health

13.7% lower

Taxes

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Personal

11.7% higher

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Merced, California vs. Hilton Head Island, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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