Read somewhere in this forum that the cost savings of a saltwater pool are negligible after you figure in the cost of the system. You can buy a LOT of bleach, borax, and baking soda for the thousand or so that the SWCG will cost. You will still have to balance the pool chemistry the same way, just not use as much bleach as otherwise. If you want the "feel" of salt water, go ahead and add salt to your pool (I have done so and really like the way the water looks and "feels" though this is bound to be somewhat subjective! My salt level is about 2300 ppm as measured by test strips. SWCG's usually need a higher concentration of salt, but 2300 is plenty high enough for the feel benefits.)