Salem, South Carolina vs. Mena, Arkansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mena, Arkansas is 30.3% cheaper than Salem, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $34,835 in Mena, Arkansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mena, Arkansas is cheaper than Salem, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
68% cheaper in Mena
than in Salem, South Carolina
Salem, SC vs. Mena, AR
Compared to Salem, Mena is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.3% 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
  10.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  67.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.3% lower
  Commute
  1.5% higher
  Health
  14.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.3% lower