Hilton Head Island, South Carolina vs. Austin, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Austin, Texas is 7.6% more expensive than Hilton Head Island, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $40,874 in Austin, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Austin, Texas is more expensive than Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
63% more expensive in Austin
than in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
Hilton Head Island, SC vs. Austin, TX
Compared to Hilton Head Island, Austin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.6% higher
      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
  9.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  14.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.0% higher
  Commute
  63.1% higher
  Health
  3.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.0% lower