Overview
Cost of Living
Crime
Climate
Interactive Map
Jobs
Education
Economy
Health
Religion
People
Politics & Voting
Housing Stats
Commute Time
Rankings
Upgrade to Premium

2026 Compare Cities Education:
Salem, SC vs Bristol, TN

Change Cities
Highlights
- Bristol spends 30.3% less per student than Salem.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 15.7% higher in Bristol than in Salem. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Bristol had 12.3% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Salem
 Salem, SCBristol, TNUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$10,662$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$12,115  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,092$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio12.78  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock4154573
 Students per Counselor386  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock3.2%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.13.1%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock90.7%88.9%
 Some College Educ.22.2%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock9.1%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.15.2%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock6.7%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.0%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.1%1.5%
Economy
Reviews for Salem    2 Reviews
Laura · Manorville, NY
Paradise awaits in this hidden gem
Over 7 years ago

Absolutely one of the most beautiful places to live m. Come check it  More

   |    Reply
Steve · Seattle, WA
Mediocre Southern Burg
Over 8 years ago

I lived in the general Salem area for a year and a half. Being a "Yankee" I was treated with either indifference or outright hostility. Things I liked were little  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Salem

See all reviews
Reviews for Bristol    5 Reviews
MARINA · Bristol, TN
No complaints!
Over 3 years ago

I moved to the area from FL, along with many others who are moving to the area from places like TX and the Midwest. Do not be mislead by the reviews. Bristol is very  More

   |    Reply
Sandy · Bluff City, TN
Application "Black List" AKA Black Hole
Over 7 years ago

Update from 2006 - Current is October 2019 - I was born and raised in the Bristol, VA-TN area. Although the crime rate is low compared to many places - the jobs are very  More

   |    Reply
John · Fountain, NC
If you don't have a job ... don't come to Bristol
Over 20 years ago

Struggled with keeping a decent job in Brisol. If a medical professional - only a one horse town with no  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Bristol

See all reviews
Most Recent Searches On Compare Cities
Moving from:Moving to:
 Gravette, ArkansasWagoner, OklahomaCompare
 Charles City, VirginiaColumbus, OhioCompare
 Foley, AlabamaNatchez, MississippiCompare
 Viola, IllinoisRock Island, IllinoisCompare
 Lacey, WashingtonDestin, FloridaCompare
 Salem, South CarolinaBristol, TennesseeCompare
 Piedmont, South CarolinaMills River, North CarolinaCompare
 Viola, IllinoisRock Island, IllinoisCompare
 Lockport, New YorkFort Mill, South CarolinaCompare
 Bentonville, ArkansasMacclenny, FloridaCompare

Learn More About Salem, South Carolina
Overview
Cost of Living
Job Market
Crime
Climate
Economy
Religion
Voting
Learn More About Bristol, Tennessee
Overview
Cost of Living
Job Market
Crime
Climate
Economy
Religion
Voting
Premium Subscription
Includes Cost of Living compares for child care, utilities, transportation, health, taxes, housing for home owners vs renters, weather, insurance premiums and so much more.


The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.

Privacy Policy  •  Terms of Use  •  Returns & Refunds
© Best Places. All rights reserved.