What is a pro or con of living in Hilton Head Island, South Carolinacompared to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania?

Median Home Cost is 252% more expensive in Hilton Head Island.

What salary do I need to live in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina copmared to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania?

A salary of $300,000 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania should increase to $343,714 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.

PHILADELPHIA vs. HILTON HEAD ISLAND
Cost of Living Comparison

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania vs. Hilton Head Island, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina is 14.6% more expensive than Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $343,714 in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
252% more expensive in Hilton Head Island
than in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, PA vs. Hilton Head Island, SC

Compared to Philadelphia, Hilton Head Island is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

14.6% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

4.3% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

181.7% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

8.0% lower

Commute

52.5% lower

Health

2.5% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

3.9% lower

Cost of Food

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania vs. Hilton Head Island, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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