Salem, South Carolina vs. Athens-Clarke County, Georgia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Athens-Clarke County, Georgia is 14.6% cheaper than Salem, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $42,684 in Athens-Clarke County, Georgia to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Athens-Clarke County, Georgia is cheaper than Salem, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% cheaper in Athens-Clarke County
than in Salem, South Carolina
Salem, SC vs. Athens Clarke County, GA
Compared to Salem, Athens Clarke County is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.6% 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
  7.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.2% lower
  Commute
  9.1% higher
  Health
  12.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.3% lower