Salem, South Carolina vs. Davenport, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Davenport, Iowa is 23.9% cheaper than Salem, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $38,033 in Davenport, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Davenport, Iowa is cheaper than Salem, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
65% cheaper in Davenport
than in Salem, South Carolina
Salem, SC vs. Davenport, IA
Compared to Salem, Davenport is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.9% 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
  7.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  58.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.6% lower
  Commute
  8.9% higher
  Health
  5.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.7% lower