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

Median Home Cost is 59% more expensive in Hilton Head Island.

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

A salary of $50,000 in Sarasota, Florida should increase to $58,455 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.

SARASOTA vs. HILTON HEAD ISLAND
Cost of Living Comparison

Sarasota, Florida vs. Hilton Head Island, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina is 16.9% more expensive than Sarasota, Florida.

You would need a salary of $58,455 in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Sarasota, Florida.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
59% more expensive in Hilton Head Island
than in Sarasota, Florida

Sarasota, FL vs. Hilton Head Island, SC

Compared to Sarasota, Hilton Head Island is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

16.9% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

0.4% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

63.3% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

5.2% higher

Commute

25.9% lower

Health

2.9% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

6.8% higher

Cost of Food

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Sarasota, Florida vs. Hilton Head Island, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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