What is a pro or con of living in Hilton Head Island, South Carolinacompared to Ocean City, Maryland?

Median Home Cost is 67% more expensive in Hilton Head Island.

What salary do I need to live in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina copmared to Ocean City, Maryland?

A salary of $150,000 in Ocean City, Maryland should increase to $176,738 in Hilton Head Island, South 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.

OCEAN CITY vs. HILTON HEAD ISLAND
Cost of Living Comparison

Ocean City, Maryland vs. Hilton Head Island, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina is 17.8% more expensive than Ocean City, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $176,738 in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Ocean City, Maryland.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Hilton Head Island, South Carolina is more expensive than Ocean City, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
67% more expensive in Hilton Head Island
than in Ocean City, Maryland

Ocean City, MD vs. Hilton Head Island, SC

Compared to Ocean City, Hilton Head Island is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

17.8% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

0.3% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

61.5% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

5.3% lower

Commute

16.8% lower

Health

20.6% higher

Taxes

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Personal

4.7% higher

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Ocean City, Maryland vs. Hilton Head Island, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Ocean City, MD vs. Hilton Head Island, SC

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