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Cost of Living Calculator - Charleston, South Carolina vs Salem, Massachusetts

The cost of living in Salem, Massachusetts is 13.8% more expensive than Charleston, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $56,922 in Salem, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Charleston, South Carolina.
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• Overall, Salem, Massachusetts is more expensive than Charleston, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
2% more expensive in Salem
than in Charleston, South Carolina
Charleston, SC vs Salem, MA
Compared to Charleston, Salem is:
  Homeowner
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  13.8% higher
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  2.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  22.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  4.6% higher
  Commute
  9.5% higher
  Health
  8.2% lower
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  Personal
  5.6% higher
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