What is a pro or con of living in St. James, North Carolinacompared to Hilton Head Island, South Carolina?

Housing is 20% more expensive in St. James.

What salary do I need to live in St. James, North Carolina copmared to Hilton Head Island, South Carolina?

A salary of $50,000 in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina should increase to $55,112 in St. James, North Carolina (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

HILTON HEAD ISLAND vs. ST. JAMES
Cost of Living Comparison

Hilton Head Island, South Carolina vs. St. James, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in St. James, North Carolina is 10.2% more expensive than Hilton Head Island, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $55,112 in St. James, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, St. James, North Carolina is more expensive than Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
• Housing is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Housing
20% more expensive in St. James
than in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina

Hilton Head Island, SC vs. St. James, NC

Compared to Hilton Head Island, St. James is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

10.2% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

4.1% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

20.4% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

0.8% higher

Commute

32.0% higher

Health

12.0% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

8.0% lower

Cost of Food

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Hilton Head Island, South Carolina vs. St. James, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Hilton Head Island, SC vs. St. James, NC

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