Home project costs in Hilton Head, SC
Every project we cover, priced for the Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal metro with local BLS wages and BEA price levels.
The BEA price index for the Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal area is 98.0 against 100 for the US, which puts Hilton Head 104th among 300 metros we track. Goods prices, which matter most for materials, are at 96.3. BLS counts roughly 81,920 jobs here.
In Hilton Head, 0 of the 38 projects price above the national midpoint and 38 below. The highest against the national midpoint are sod installation (−3%), attic insulation (−4%) and vinyl fence (−5%); the biggest discounts are home addition (−12%), shower pan (−11%) and kitchen backsplash (−11%). The spread comes from which trades each job uses: a labor-heavy job follows local wages, while a materials-heavy job follows the goods index.
Weather: the nearest NOAA station (Beaufort Mcas, 9 miles away) shows a January average low of 40°F, a July average high of 92°F and 45 inches of precipitation a year (1991-2020 normals). For concrete pours, the workable months are February through June and September through December; for exterior installation, they are September through June.
What local trades earn in Hilton Head
| Trade | Projects using it | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 25 | $18.13 | $21.99 | $25.12 | $22.66 | 0.97 |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 23 | $21.25 | $23.59 | $29.40 | $29.12 | 0.81 |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 10 | $23.23 | $24.39 | $28.60 | $28.78 | 0.85 |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 7 | $22.22 | $26.38 | $32.61 | $30.67 | 0.86 |
| Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051) | 6 | $22.77 | $23.76 | $28.96 | $27.41 | 0.87 |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 6 | $22.86 | $27.42 | $30.06 | $30.38 | 0.90 |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 5 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $26.77 | n/a |
| Roofers (47-2181) | 5 | $18.56 | $22.48 | $29.53 | $26.65 | 0.84 |
Concrete & paving in Hilton Head
The 7 jobs here average −7% versus the US in Hilton Head, from −9% (concrete driveway) to −6% (asphalt driveway).
| Project | Size | Hilton Head range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete slab cost in Hilton Head | 400 sq ft | $2,250 – $4,850 | −7% |
| Concrete driveway cost in Hilton Head | 600 sq ft | $3,350 – $8,400 | −9% |
| Asphalt driveway cost in Hilton Head | 600 sq ft | $2,850 – $6,900 | −6% |
| Gravel driveway cost in Hilton Head | 1,000 sq ft | $2,350 – $9,550 | −6% |
| Paver patio cost in Hilton Head | 300 sq ft | $2,800 – $5,100 | −7% |
| Concrete patio cost in Hilton Head | 300 sq ft | $1,150 – $3,700 | −7% |
| Stamped concrete cost in Hilton Head | 400 sq ft | $3,050 – $7,400 | −7% |
Decks & outdoor in Hilton Head
The 2 jobs here average −10% versus the US in Hilton Head, from −11% (composite deck) to −9% (wood deck).
| Project | Size | Hilton Head range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood deck cost in Hilton Head | 300 sq ft | $6,850 – $13,800 | −9% |
| Composite deck cost in Hilton Head | 300 sq ft | $10,700 – $21,500 | −11% |
Building & additions in Hilton Head
Across these 2 projects, Hilton Head averages −10% against national midpoints. Detached garage is highest at −9% and home addition lowest at −12%.
| Project | Size | Hilton Head range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached garage cost in Hilton Head | 576 sq ft | $26,500 – $53,100 | −9% |
| Home addition cost in Hilton Head | 300 sq ft | $33,300 – $67,600 | −12% |
Doors & windows in Hilton Head
The 5 jobs here average −7% versus the US in Hilton Head, from −9% (storm door) to −5% (window replacement).
| Project | Size | Hilton Head range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garage door cost in Hilton Head | 1 door | $640 – $3,450 | −7% |
| Storm door cost in Hilton Head | 1 door | $310 – $870 | −9% |
| Front door cost in Hilton Head | 1 door | $440 – $2,350 | −7% |
| Window replacement cost in Hilton Head | 10 windows | $4,250 – $14,200 | −5% |
| Patio door cost in Hilton Head | 1 door | $560 – $5,500 | −8% |
Fencing in Hilton Head
The 4 jobs here average −7% versus the US in Hilton Head, from −7% (wood fence) to −5% (vinyl fence).
| Project | Size | Hilton Head range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood fence cost in Hilton Head | 150 linear ft | $2,800 – $7,100 | −7% |
| Vinyl fence cost in Hilton Head | 150 linear ft | $4,300 – $8,650 | −5% |
| Chain-link fence cost in Hilton Head | 150 linear ft | $1,450 – $5,700 | −7% |
| Aluminum fence cost in Hilton Head | 150 linear ft | $3,500 – $10,600 | −7% |
Roofing & exterior in Hilton Head
The 5 jobs here average −8% versus the US in Hilton Head, from −10% (metal roof) to −4% (attic insulation).
| Project | Size | Hilton Head range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement cost in Hilton Head | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $5,450 – $11,300 | −10% |
| Metal roof cost in Hilton Head | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $8,850 – $29,500 | −10% |
| Gutters cost in Hilton Head | 160 linear ft | $1,150 – $3,900 | −7% |
| Vinyl siding cost in Hilton Head | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $7,650 – $22,900 | −9% |
| Attic insulation cost in Hilton Head | 1,000 sq ft | $960 – $3,850 | −4% |
Kitchen & bath in Hilton Head
Across these 5 projects, Hilton Head averages −10% against national midpoints. Kitchen remodel is highest at −6% and shower pan lowest at −11%.
| Project | Size | Hilton Head range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen cabinets cost in Hilton Head | 25 linear ft | $3,950 – $12,500 | −10% |
| Shower pan cost in Hilton Head | 1 pan | $790 – $2,500 | −11% |
| Kitchen remodel cost in Hilton Head | 120 sq ft | $17,300 – $29,500 | −6% |
| Bathroom remodel cost in Hilton Head | 45 sq ft | $4,200 – $20,700 | −11% |
| Kitchen backsplash cost in Hilton Head | 30 sq ft | $260 – $1,350 | −11% |
Landscaping & drainage in Hilton Head
Across these 5 projects, Hilton Head averages −6% against national midpoints. Sod installation is highest at −3% and retaining wall lowest at −9%.
| Project | Size | Hilton Head range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| French drain cost in Hilton Head | 60 linear ft | $560 – $2,000 | −6% |
| Retaining wall cost in Hilton Head | 200 sq ft of wall face | $6,350 – $12,400 | −9% |
| Sod installation cost in Hilton Head | 1,500 sq ft | $1,450 – $3,200 | −3% |
| Sprinkler system cost in Hilton Head | 4,000 sq ft of lawn | $3,750 – $9,300 | −7% |
| Inground pool cost in Hilton Head | 450 sq ft | $33,300 – $104,000 | −8% |
Flooring & interior in Hilton Head
The 3 jobs here average −10% versus the US in Hilton Head, from −10% (laminate flooring) to −9% (hardwood flooring).
| Project | Size | Hilton Head range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood flooring cost in Hilton Head | 500 sq ft | $4,950 – $11,400 | −9% |
| Laminate flooring cost in Hilton Head | 500 sq ft | $1,750 – $6,300 | −10% |
| Tile flooring cost in Hilton Head | 200 sq ft | $2,000 – $9,150 | −10% |
Hilton Head against its nearest metros
Averaged over all 38 projects, Hilton Head prices −8% against the US midpoint. Of the 6 closest metros, none price higher and 4 lower. Myrtle Beach is the lowest at −11% (150 miles) and Charleston the highest at −8% (65 miles). These are unweighted averages of the midpoints, a rough guide to overall price level rather than a number for any one job.
| Metro | Distance | Price index | Goods index | All projects vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hilton Head, SCthis page | 98.0 | 96.3 | −8% | |
| Savannah, GA | 30 miles | 95.2 | 96.3 | −11% |
| Charleston, SC | 65 miles | 101.0 | 96.3 | −8% |
| Augusta, GA | 100 miles | 91.9 | 96.3 | −8% |
| Columbia, SC | 115 miles | 93.7 | 96.3 | −9% |
| Florence, SC | 135 miles | 86.8 | 96.3 | −9% |
| Myrtle Beach, SC | 150 miles | 93.6 | 96.3 | −11% |