Hayward, California vs. Hilton Head Island, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina is 28.5% cheaper than Hayward, California.

You would need a salary of $35,761 in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Hayward, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hilton Head Island, South Carolina is cheaper than Hayward, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
9% cheaper in Hilton Head Island
than in Hayward, California
Hayward, CA vs. Hilton Head Island, SC
Compared to Hayward, Hilton Head Island is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.5% 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
  3.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.1% higher
  Commute
  45.6% lower
  Health
  10.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.2% lower