Greenville, South Carolina vs. Salem, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salem, Massachusetts is 40.9% more expensive than Greenville, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $105,693 in Salem, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Greenville, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, Massachusetts is more expensive than Greenville, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% more expensive in Salem
than in Greenville, South Carolina
Greenville, SC vs. Salem, MA
Compared to Greenville, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  40.9% 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
  8.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  107.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.7% higher
  Commute
  35.2% higher
  Health
  9.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.3% higher