Auburndale, FL vs Hilton Head Island, SC
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Auburndale
69.9
#1151 nationally
Hilton Head Island
65.7
#1612 nationally
Hilton Head Island leads in average commute (18.8 min vs 30.2 min). Hilton Head Island leads in median household income ($93,694 vs $67,661). Auburndale leads in cost of living index (102 vs 139).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Auburndale, FL | Hilton Head Island, SC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.9 (#1151) | 65.7 (#1612) |
| Population | 20,011 | 38,097 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $304,050 | $786,417 |
| Median Household Income | $67,661 | $93,694 |
| Average Commute | 30.2 min | 18.8 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 13 |
| Crime Level | 5.9 | 5.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 102 | 139 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+20.7 | R+14.5 |
Data coverage note: Auburndale is missing data for 1 metric that Hilton Head Island has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D+
69.9 Score
Auburndale, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Median Home
$304,050
Population
20,011
Crime
Moderate-Low
Median Income
$67,661
Southeast
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D
65.7 Score
Hilton Head Island, SC
Small South Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$786,417
Population
38,097
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
13
Southeast
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