2025 Compare Cities Overview:
Hilton Head Island, SC vs Melbourne, FL

Change Cities
Highlights
Are people in Melbourne older or younger than people in Hilton Head Island?
- The Median Age in Melbourne is 16.7 years younger than in Hilton Head Island.

Are housing costs cheaper in Melbourne or Hilton Head Island?
- Melbourne housing costs are 52.0% less expensive than Hilton Head Island housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Melbourne or Hilton Head Island?
- The average commute for residents of Melbourne is 3.0 minutes longer 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 Melbourne?
Melbourne, Florida is situated along Florida's Space Coast with easy access to attractions like Brevard Zoo or plenty of beaches.

 Hilton Head Island, SCMelbourne, FLUnited States
 Population  Unlock83,500329,725,481
 Median Income$87,884  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock42.438.4
 Avg. Home Price$724,900  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.7%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

   |    Reply

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

   |    Reply

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

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Hilton Head Island

Reviews for Melbourne    28 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

Moved here from Ohio 3 months ago, trying not to be disappointed, there isn't much to do, its really small and shopping is bad. I wanted out of Cleveland but didn't  More

   |    Reply

I have lived in many areas of this town. It is growing and has a nice selection of older and very new areas. The access to beaches and parks is quick and well kept.   More

   |    Reply

The rating on here is accurate. Crime is rather high. There's shootings and killings constantly. If you're coming from another state, just check floridatoday.com at  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Melbourne


Learn More About Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
Overview
Cost of Living
Job Market
Crime
Climate
Economy
Religion
Voting
Premium Subscription
Includes Cost of Living compares for child care, utilities, transportation, health, taxes, housing for home owners vs renters, weather, insurance premiums and so much more.


The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.

© Best Places. All rights reserved.