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Cost of Living Comparison 2026

📍 Hilton Head Island, SC — COL adjusted from Jacksonville, FL area + state data

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You'd spend $1.7K/month more in Phoenix, AZ

$150.0K in your current city equals $170.1K in Phoenix, AZ

Rent data from HUD ZIP-level estimates · COL index from area
Overall Cost
↑ 22.4%
More expensive
Monthly Impact
$1,677
Extra cost
Annual Impact
$20.1K
Per year

Based on monthly living costs (rent, groceries, utilities, transport, healthcare). Home purchase prices shown separately below.

Hilton Head Island, SC

Population:38K
Cost Index:100
Median Home:$289K

Phoenix, AZ

Population:1608K
Cost Index:122
Median Home:$414K

Hilton Head Island, SC

The Palmetto State

38K
Population
State Tax
Yes

Located in South Carolina, this city has a population of 38K residents.

Phoenix, AZ

The Grand Canyon State

1.6M
Population
State Tax
Yes
Climate
Hot desert

Notable Facts

  • •Fastest growing major city
  • •Desert metropolis
  • •Spring training capital

Major Industries

TechnologyHealthcareTourismManufacturing

Cost Breakdown by Category

Annual spending: Hilton Head Island, SC vs Phoenix, AZ

🏠Housing
↑ 56.3%
Hilton Head Island, SC
$1,784
Phoenix, AZ
$2,788
Difference
$1,005
more
🚗Transportation
↑ 29.2%
Hilton Head Island, SC
$1,152
Phoenix, AZ
$1,489
Difference
$337
more
📦Other
↑ 15.1%
Hilton Head Island, SC
$1,457
Phoenix, AZ
$1,677
Difference
$220
more
🏥Healthcare
↑ 9.0%
Hilton Head Island, SC
$540
Phoenix, AZ
$589
Difference
$48.67
more
⚡All Utilities
↑ 3.3%
Hilton Head Island, SC
$543
Phoenix, AZ
$561
Difference
$17.71
more
🛒Groceries
↓ 0.2%
Hilton Head Island, SC
$965
Phoenix, AZ
$963
Difference
$2.17
less

🏠Rent Comparison

Studio
From$648
To$1,390
↑ $742
1 Bed
From$725
To$1,510
↑ $785
2 Bed
From$915
To$1,750
↑ $835
3 Bed
From$1,258
To$2,330
↑ $1,072
Phoenix, AZZIP-level data

1BR range: $1,300–$2,380/mo

💡 Note: Rent prices are based on HUD Fair Market Rent data and represent median costs. Actual prices vary by neighborhood, amenities, and condition. Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents FY2026.

$6,442
Monthly in Hilton Head Island, SC
$8,068
Monthly in Phoenix, AZ
$1,626
Difference

Home Values

Hilton Head Island
Phoenix
-
Median Value
$414K
-
YoY Change
↓ -3.1%
-
5-Year Change
↑ +30.2%
-
Price Range
$274K - $957K
Calculate payment - Phoenix

Source: Zillow Home Value Index (ZHVI), January 2026

Tax Comparison

Annual tax burden comparison at $150.0K salary

Tax Savings
↑ $4.7K
Per year
Monthly Difference
$394
More take-home
Effective Rate Diff
3.1%
Rate difference

Hilton Head Island, SC

Federal Income Tax
Effective: 18.9%
$25.5K
South Carolina State Tax
Effective: 6.6%
$10.0K
FICA Taxes
Social Security + Medicare
$11.5K
Total Taxes
Effective: 31.3%
$47.0K
Take-Home Pay
$8,586/month
$103.0K

Phoenix, AZ

Federal Income Tax
Effective: 18.9%
$25.5K
Arizona State Tax
Effective: 3.5%
$5.2K
FICA Taxes
Social Security + Medicare
$11.5K
Total Taxes
Effective: 28.2%
$42.2K
Take-Home Pay
$8,979/month
$107.8K

Additional Tax Information

Hilton Head Island, SC Tax Rates

Sales Tax:7.4%
Property Tax:0.6%

Phoenix, AZ Tax Rates

Sales Tax:8.5%
Property Tax:0.6%

💡 Note: Tax calculations are estimates based on 2024/2025 tax brackets for single filers with standard deduction. Actual taxes may vary based on filing status, deductions, credits, and local variations.

Environment

Hilton Head Island
Phoenix
50 Good
Air Quality
77 Moderate
51.9%
Good Air Days
9%
97 High
Climate Risk
100 Very High
🌊🌅🌀
Top Hazards
🔥🌊🌡
▲+2.3°F
2050 Outlook
▲+2.7°F
36 days
Heat Days >95°F
162 days
▲+2.3°F
2050 Outlook
▲+2.7°F
36 days
Heat Days >95°F
162 days

💰 See how taxes change too — compare take-home pay between South Carolina and Arizona on TaxTakeHome.com

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