What is a pro or con of living in Hilton Head Island, South Carolinacompared to Essex, Massachusetts?

Childcare is 48% cheaper in Hilton Head Island.

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

A salary of $80,000 in Essex, Massachusetts could decrease to $66,054 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.

ESSEX vs. HILTON HEAD ISLAND
Cost of Living Comparison

Essex, Massachusetts vs. Hilton Head Island, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina is 17.4% cheaper than Essex, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $66,054 in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Essex, Massachusetts.

Comparison highlights

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

Childcare
48% cheaper in Hilton Head Island
than in Essex, Massachusetts

Essex, MA vs. Hilton Head Island, SC

Compared to Essex, Hilton Head Island is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

17.4% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

3.9% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

20.3% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

7.1% lower

Commute

30.9% lower

Health

18.2% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

2.1% lower

Cost of Food

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Essex, Massachusetts vs. Hilton Head Island, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Essex, MA vs. Hilton Head Island, SC

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