Hanover, Massachusetts vs. Hilton Head Island, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina is 17.6% cheaper than Hanover, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $41,199 in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Hanover, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hilton Head Island, South Carolina is cheaper than Hanover, Massachusetts
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
45% cheaper in Hilton Head Island
than in Hanover, Massachusetts
Hanover, MA vs. Hilton Head Island, SC
Compared to Hanover, Hilton Head Island is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.6% 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
  3.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  10.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.1% lower
  Commute
  48.3% lower
  Health
  16.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.7% lower