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

Childcare is 47% cheaper in Hilton Head Island.

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

A salary of $75,000 in Gainesville, Virginia could decrease to $63,899 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.

GAINESVILLE vs. HILTON HEAD ISLAND
Cost of Living Comparison

Gainesville, Virginia vs. Hilton Head Island, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina is 14.8% cheaper than Gainesville, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $63,899 in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Gainesville, Virginia.

Comparison highlights

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

Childcare
47% cheaper in Hilton Head Island
than in Gainesville, Virginia

Gainesville, VA vs. Hilton Head Island, SC

Compared to Gainesville, Hilton Head Island is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

14.8% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

5.1% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

12.0% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

2.1% lower

Commute

44.2% lower

Health

0.6% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

4.9% lower

Cost of Food

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Gainesville, Virginia vs. Hilton Head Island, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Gainesville, VA vs. Hilton Head Island, SC

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