Hilton Head Island, South Carolina vs. Portland, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Maine is 7.0% cheaper than Hilton Head Island, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $69,763 in Portland, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Maine is cheaper than Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
37% cheaper in Portland
than in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
Hilton Head Island, SC vs. Portland, ME
Compared to Hilton Head Island, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.0% 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
  4.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  28.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.6% higher
  Commute
  13.4% higher
  Health
  13.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.1% higher