Austin, Texas vs. Hilton Head Island, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina is 7.0% cheaper than Austin, Texas.

You would need a salary of $69,726 in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Austin, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hilton Head Island, South Carolina is cheaper than Austin, Texas
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
38% cheaper in Hilton Head Island
than in Austin, Texas
Austin, TX vs. Hilton Head Island, SC
Compared to Austin, Hilton Head Island is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.0% 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
  10.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  17.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.0% higher
  Commute
  38.7% lower
  Health
  3.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.5% higher