Salem, Virginia vs. Mount Pleasant, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina is 46.6% more expensive than Salem, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $104,660 in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mount Pleasant, South Carolina is more expensive than Salem, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
160% more expensive in Mount Pleasant
than in Salem, Virginia
Salem, VA vs. Mount Pleasant, SC
Compared to Salem, Mount Pleasant is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  46.6% 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
  9.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  156.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.5% higher
  Commute
  23.0% higher
  Health
  13.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.3% higher