What is a pro or con of living in Hilton Head Island, South Carolinacompared to Carmel, New York?

Childcare is 53% cheaper in Hilton Head Island.

What salary do I need to live in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina copmared to Carmel, New York?

A salary of $50,000 in Carmel, New York could decrease to $44,131 in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

CARMEL vs. HILTON HEAD ISLAND
Cost of Living Comparison

Carmel, New York vs. Hilton Head Island, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina is 11.7% cheaper than Carmel, New York.

You would need a salary of $44,131 in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Carmel, New York.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Hilton Head Island, South Carolina is cheaper than Carmel, New York
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Childcare
53% cheaper in Hilton Head Island
than in Carmel, New York

Carmel, NY vs. Hilton Head Island, SC

Compared to Carmel, Hilton Head Island is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

11.7% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

1.3% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

10.6% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

0.6% lower

Commute

57.8% lower

Health

19.6% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

3.3% lower

Cost of Food

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