Charleston, South Carolina vs. Salem, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salem, Missouri is 32.6% cheaper than Charleston, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $50,546 in Salem, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Charleston, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, Missouri is cheaper than Charleston, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
68% cheaper in Salem
than in Charleston, South Carolina
Charleston, SC vs. Salem, MO
Compared to Charleston, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.6% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  10.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  71.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.4% lower
  Commute
  27.7% lower
  Health
  19.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.8% lower