Simpsonville, South Carolina vs. Salem, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salem, Massachusetts is 31.6% more expensive than Simpsonville, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $131,579 in Salem, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Simpsonville, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, Massachusetts is more expensive than Simpsonville, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
53% more expensive in Salem
than in Simpsonville, South Carolina
Simpsonville, SC vs. Salem, MA
Compared to Simpsonville, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.6% higher
      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% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  72.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.8% higher
  Commute
  26.1% higher
  Health
  9.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.3% higher