| Measure | Hilton Head IslandSouth Carolina, United States Remove Hilton Head Island |
|---|---|
| Scores (out of 10) | |
| Overall score | 5.8 |
| Connector Score | 7.1 |
| Affordability | 4.5 |
| Transportation | 9.5 |
| Car-free friendliness | 7.0 |
| Walkability | 6.8 |
| Things to do | 4.6 |
| Food & dining | 4.9 |
| Places to stay | 5.2 |
| Nature & outdoors | 3.5 |
| Scenic value | 5.8 |
| Family friendliness | 4.7 |
| Solo-traveler friendliness | 5.7 |
| Nightlife | 3.1 |
| Remote-work friendliness | 4.8 |
| Road-trip convenience | 6.0 |
| Train-trip convenience | 7.5 |
| Bus-trip convenience | 7.3 |
| Cost (per person per day, USD) | |
| Budget | $170 |
| Mid-range | $265 |
| Luxury | $497 |
| Living there | |
| Cost of living index (national = 100) | 120 |
| Typical 1-bedroom rent | $1,700 |
| Median home price | $687,400 |
| Population | 38K |
| Getting there | |
| Accessible by | Drive Train Bus Ferry Airport |
| Car recommended | — |
| Character | |
| Best for | Car-free travel, Beaches, History |
| Known for | Beaches, Historic sites, Food scene |
| When to go | Peak: Summer, spring break and RBC Heritage w… |
Scores and costs are estimates from public data and our own research; check the city pages for sources and dates.