San Diego, California vs. Hilton Head Island, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina is 25.0% cheaper than San Diego, California.

You would need a salary of $117,000 in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in San Diego, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hilton Head Island, South Carolina is cheaper than San Diego, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
13% cheaper in Hilton Head Island
than in San Diego, California
San Diego, CA vs. Hilton Head Island, SC
Compared to San Diego, Hilton Head Island is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.0% 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
  2.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  33.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.6% lower
  Commute
  43.9% lower
  Health
  17.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.2% higher