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Hilton Head Island, SC vs Augusta, ME

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Are people in Augusta older or younger than people in Hilton Head Island?
- The Median Age in Augusta is 14.1 years younger than in Hilton Head Island.

Are housing costs cheaper in Augusta or Hilton Head Island?
- Augusta housing costs are 67.4% less expensive than Hilton Head Island housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Augusta or Hilton Head Island?
- The average commute for residents of Augusta is 1.2 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Hilton Head Island.

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

Things to do in Augusta?
Augusta, ME is a lovely city northwest of Portland filled with plenty of enjoyable attractions such as Capitol Park showcasing its distinctive landscape or Viles Arboretum great for outdoor activities; visitors can also join in the yearly celebration Common Ground Country Fair offering lots of entertainment every September.

 Hilton Head Island, SCAugusta, MEUnited States
 Population  Unlock18,895329,725,481
 Median Income$87,884  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock4538.4
 Avg. Home Price$724,900  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.0%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time18.68  Unlock26.38
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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Reviews for Augusta    8 Reviews

We spent 1 year in Augusta. It is probably the cutest Capitol city that I have ever visited in the US. That being said, it has a dark underbelly and a ruthless drug  More

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Over 15 years ago

Winter in Maine usually starts in November, occasionally in October and lasts until March, sometimes April. Although last year was unusually mild, most folks around  More

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I've been living in Augusta for about 9 months now. Moved here from New Orleans. I should be moving out in a few months; I seriously considered staying in Augusta  More

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