on $100k a year, leaving Salem
changea dispatch from
greenville
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34.85°N
82.40°W
Greenville built a city around a waterfall. The Reedy River drops right through downtown in Falls Park, with a suspension bridge curving over it that locals show off like a trophy. Main Street is a textbook of how to revitalize a small American city: brick, trees, patios, and a steady stream of festivals. BMW's largest factory in the world is a few miles up the road. The Blue Ridge foothills start just outside town.
in our guides
the verdict
below Salem's monthly cost
Greenville gives you room Salem doesn't. Same gross salary, lower monthly cost of living.
a quick ledger.
$1,551/mo
6% cheaper than Salem(vs $1,642/mo)
6.5%
$187/mo less in state tax than Salem
vs 8.75% in Salem
$6,241/mo
$279 more than Salem
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$311k
31% cheaper than Salem
vs $452k in Salem
975k
vs 437k in Salem
field notes, weather & such.
202
pleasant days a year, in greenville.
Salem only manages 201 of those.
A real upgrade on things to do: 22.0× Salem's pace.
69/100
0% lower than Salem
vs 69/100 in Salem
Closest outdoor draw: Caesars Head State Park, 20.5 mi.
84/100
5% lower than Salem
vs 88/100 in Salem
20
0% fewer than Salem
vs 0 nonstops in Salem
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