Hilton Head Island, South Carolina vs. Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania is 18.2% cheaper than Hilton Head Island, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $61,347 in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
53% cheaper in Mechanicsburg
than in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
Hilton Head Island, SC vs. Mechanicsburg, PA
Compared to Hilton Head Island, Mechanicsburg is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.2% 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
  2.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  58.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.6% higher
  Commute
  27.4% higher
  Health
  6.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.6% lower