Salem, South Carolina vs. Gainesville, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Gainesville, Florida is 12.8% cheaper than Salem, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $65,407 in Gainesville, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Gainesville, Florida is cheaper than Salem, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
43% cheaper in Gainesville
than in Salem, South Carolina
Salem, SC vs. Gainesville, FL
Compared to Salem, Gainesville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.8% 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
  4.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  39.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.6% higher
  Commute
  11.2% higher
  Health
  1.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.9% lower