Smithtown, New York vs. Hilton Head Island, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina is 14.3% cheaper than Smithtown, New York.

You would need a salary of $42,842 in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Smithtown, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hilton Head Island, South Carolina is cheaper than Smithtown, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
19% cheaper in Hilton Head Island
than in Smithtown, New York
Smithtown, NY vs. Hilton Head Island, SC
Compared to Smithtown, Hilton Head Island is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.3% 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
  0.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  12.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.7% lower
  Commute
  41.6% lower
  Health
  16.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% higher