San Jose, California vs. Hilton Head Island, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina is 44.0% cheaper than San Jose, California.

You would need a salary of $27,977 in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in San Jose, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hilton Head Island, South Carolina is cheaper than San Jose, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
38% cheaper in Hilton Head Island
than in San Jose, California
San_Jose, CA vs. Hilton_Head_Island, SC
Compared to San_Jose, Hilton_Head_Island is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  44.0% 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
  6.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  56.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.4% higher
  Commute
  55.4% lower
  Health
  2.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.0% higher