HEAD TO HEAD
Hilton Head Island vs Manchester
Hilton Head Island leads Manchester on 3 of 5 factors — but the right pick depends on your priorities.
Hilton Head Island, SC
wins 3 of 5 factors
Manchester, NH
wins 1 of 5 factors
Match scores, side by side
| Factor | Hilton Head Island | Manchester |
|---|---|---|
| Affordable to buy | 72 | 72 |
| Affordable to rent | 57 ◆ | 54 |
| Climate comfort | 99 ◆ | 37 |
| Plenty of sunshine | 66 ◆ | 37 |
| Big-city amenities | 48 | 68 ◆ |
By the numbers
| Figure | Hilton Head Island | Manchester |
|---|---|---|
| Typical home value | $527K | $526K |
| Typical rent | $2,037/mo | $2,136/mo |
| Average temperature | 20.8°C | 8.6°C |
| Sunshine (solar) | 4.8 kWh/m²/day | 3.81 kWh/m²/day |
| Metro size rank | #216 | #131 |
Home & rent Zillow, May 2026 · climate & sunshine NASA POWER climatology. Scores are normalised 0–100 across all metros; higher is better. A research aid, not advice.