What is a pro or con of living in Hilton Head Island, South Carolinacompared to Columbus, North Carolina?

Median Home Cost is 117% more expensive in Hilton Head Island.

What salary do I need to live in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina copmared to Columbus, North Carolina?

A salary of $50,000 in Columbus, North Carolina should increase to $65,309 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.

COLUMBUS vs. HILTON HEAD ISLAND
Cost of Living Comparison

Columbus, North Carolina vs. Hilton Head Island, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina is 30.6% more expensive than Columbus, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $65,309 in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbus, North Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Hilton Head Island, South Carolina is more expensive than Columbus, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
117% more expensive in Hilton Head Island
than in Columbus, North Carolina

Columbus, NC vs. Hilton Head Island, SC

Compared to Columbus, Hilton Head Island is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

30.6% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

8.9% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

100.2% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

6.1% higher

Commute

11.9% lower

Health

15.8% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

8.3% higher

Cost of Food

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Columbus, North Carolina vs. Hilton Head Island, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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