Cost of living comparison
Hilton Head Island is 8.9% cheaper than United States overall.
- Restaurants
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pay 1.6% more in Hilton Head Island
- Groceries
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pay 15.2% less in Hilton Head Island
- Transportation
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pay 2.0% more in Hilton Head Island
- Housing
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pay 10.9% more in Hilton Head Island
- Childcare
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pay 23.0% less in Hilton Head Island
- Entertainment and Sports
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pay 16.9% less in Hilton Head Island
- Clothing
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pay 22.0% less in Hilton Head Island
The cost of housing, transportation, and restaurants in Hilton Head Island are more expensive than in United States. Expenses including childcare, clothing, entertainment and sports, and groceries are lower in Hilton Head Island.
If you lived in Hilton Head Island instead of United States, you would:
pay 1.6% more for restaurants
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United States
|
Hilton Head Island
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|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$18.59
|
$18.00
|
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Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$10.47
|
$10.00
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$2.50
|
$2.79
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$1.96
|
$2.00
|
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pay 15.2% less for groceries
|
United States
|
Hilton Head Island
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$3.49
|
$3.58
|
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| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$6.33
|
$4.41
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$3.91
|
$2.75
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$3.56
|
$2.88
|
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| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$5.16
|
$4.94
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$2.33
|
$2.07
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.78
|
$0.70
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$2.00
|
$1.46
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$2.16
|
$2.12
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$1.34
|
$0.95
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$1.38
|
$1.26
|
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pay 2.0% more for transportation
|
United States
|
Hilton Head Island
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$3.61
|
$2.55
|
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| Monthly public transit pass |
$65.15
|
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| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$31,583.67
|
$32,000.00
|
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| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$17.81
|
$23.88
|
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pay 10.9% more for housing
|
United States
|
Hilton Head Island
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$67.50
|
$64.46
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$1,655.99
|
$2,133.33
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$1,423.40
|
$1,800.00
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$148.34
|
$137.54
|
|
pay 23.0% less for childcare
|
United States
|
Hilton Head Island
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$1,351.84
|
$1,416.67
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$22,265.44
|
$10,960.00
|
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pay 16.9% less for entertainment and sports
|
United States
|
Hilton Head Island
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$5.78
|
$5.00
|
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| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$5.04
|
$5.00
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$9.68
|
$7.50
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$50.84
|
$20.00
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$13.30
|
$15.00
|
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pay 22.0% less for clothing
|
United States
|
Hilton Head Island
|
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|---|---|---|---|
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Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$50.38
|
$35.00
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$40.66
|
$35.00
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$85.52
|
$80.00
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$111.08
|
$70.00
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