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The big expense will be lights. Eventually might need sump, skimmer. Depends on what you want to keep. So research lights and decide what you want to keep. Coral, fish etc.
Not too many differences. I know many salties that would say fw is harder than sw. SW is less foregiving. If you stay on top of water changes and test your water regularly you will have a lot of time to enjoy the tank.