Cost of living comparison
United States is 19.3% more expensive than Hilton Head Island.
- Restaurants
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pay 1.1% less in United States
- Groceries
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pay 20.3% more in United States
- Transportation
-
pay 5.0% more in United States
- Housing
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pay 7.7% less in United States
- Childcare
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pay 49.3% more in United States
- Entertainment and Sports
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pay 37.7% more in United States
- Clothing
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pay 31.4% more in United States
The cost of childcare, entertainment and sports, clothing, groceries, and transportation in United States are more expensive than in Hilton Head Island. Expenses including housing and restaurants are lower in United States.
If you lived in United States instead of Hilton Head Island, you would:
pay 1.1% less for restaurants
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Hilton Head Island
|
United States
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|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$18.00
|
$18.59
|
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Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$10.00
|
$10.47
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$2.79
|
$2.50
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$2.00
|
$1.96
|
|
pay 20.3% more for groceries
|
Hilton Head Island
|
United States
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$3.58
|
$3.49
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$4.41
|
$6.33
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$2.75
|
$3.91
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$2.88
|
$3.56
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$4.94
|
$5.16
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$2.07
|
$2.33
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.70
|
$0.78
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$1.46
|
$2.00
|
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| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$2.12
|
$2.16
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$0.95
|
$1.34
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$1.26
|
$1.38
|
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pay 5.0% more for transportation
|
Hilton Head Island
|
United States
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$2.55
|
$3.61
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass | ?? |
$65.15
|
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$32,000.00
|
$31,583.67
|
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| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$23.88
|
$17.81
|
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pay 7.7% less for housing
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Hilton Head Island
|
United States
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$64.46
|
$67.50
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$2,133.33
|
$1,655.99
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$1,800.00
|
$1,423.40
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$137.54
|
$148.34
|
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pay 49.3% more for childcare
|
Hilton Head Island
|
United States
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$1,416.67
|
$1,351.84
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$10,960.00
|
$22,265.44
|
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pay 37.7% more for entertainment and sports
|
Hilton Head Island
|
United States
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$5.00
|
$5.78
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$5.00
|
$5.04
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$7.50
|
$9.68
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$20.00
|
$50.84
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$15.00
|
$13.30
|
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pay 31.4% more for clothing
|
Hilton Head Island
|
United States
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$35.00
|
$50.38
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$35.00
|
$40.66
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$80.00
|
$85.52
|
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| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$70.00
|
$111.08
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