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

Median Home Cost is 49% more expensive in Hilton Head Island.

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

A salary of $50,000 in Salem, South Carolina should increase to $58,285 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.

SALEM vs. HILTON HEAD ISLAND
Cost of Living Comparison

Salem, South Carolina vs. Hilton Head Island, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina is 16.6% more expensive than Salem, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $58,285 in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, South Carolina.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
49% more expensive in Hilton Head Island
than in Salem, South Carolina

Salem, SC vs. Hilton Head Island, SC

Compared to Salem, Hilton Head Island is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

16.6% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

3.5% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

42.3% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

3.5% lower

Commute

8.0% lower

Health

3.9% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

8.6% higher

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Salem, South Carolina vs. Hilton Head Island, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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