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Brunswick, GA vs Hilton Head Island, SC

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Are people in Hilton Head Island older or younger than people in Brunswick?
- The Median Age in Hilton Head Island is 22.8 years older than in Brunswick.

Are housing costs cheaper in Hilton Head Island or Brunswick?
- Hilton Head Island housing costs are 245.8% more expensive than Brunswick housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Hilton Head Island or Brunswick?
- The average commute for residents of Hilton Head Island is 0.7 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Brunswick.

Things to do in Brunswick?
Brunswick is a city situated between Savannah and Jacksonville boasting leisurely activities such as golfing or fishing while providing access to Amelia Island known for its unspoiled beaches and breathtaking sceneries plus proximity to St. Simons Island which offers various sports courts and playgrounds great for families.

Things to do in Hilton Head Island?
Hilton Head Island, South Carolina lies within Beaufort County giving people a variety of outdoor activities around Sea Pines Forest Preserve or Pinckney Island National Wildlife Refuge combined with shops like The Village at Wexford Shopping Center and job prospects through Coastal Carolina Hospital

 Brunswick, GAHilton Head Island, SCUnited States
 Population  Unlock38,068329,725,481
 Median Income$29,362  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock59.138.4
 Avg. Home Price$209,600  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock3.4%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time19.35  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Brunswick    12 Reviews

Moved here six years ago… A great place to live… Excellent weather and always has a gentle seabreeze… A great place for retirees… And Brunswick has an excellent tax  More

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Over 8 years ago

Hello all I have been in Brunswick for the last 13 years. Many of the reviews that are here were accurate 8, 10, or 15 years ago (when they were written). Today, we  More

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I hope to be in that area by the  More

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Reviews for Hilton Head Island    21 Reviews

Over 5 years ago

Unfortunately Beaufort county is full of transplanted northerners who do nothing but whine and cry about everything. They leave the north to come to the south and then  More

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We got a second home on Hilton Head Island 10 years ago to get away from the Canadian winter weather. It took about 3 days to realize this is where we want to be  More

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I have watched HHI change remarkably in the 40 years I have lived there. Development really started in 1979 and the early residents were explorers and drop outs who  More

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