| | Gaston, NC | Brooklyn, NY | United States |
| Overall | 74.1 | 172.5 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 92.7 | 117.8 | 100 |
| Health | 127.8 | 127.6 | 100 |
| Housing | 23.5 | 268.4 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $100,200 | $884,000 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 10,260.0% | 15,160.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 76.6 | 192.6 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 80.7 | 136.1 | 100 |
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Reviews for Gaston 
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Moved here 3 years ago from Ohio to be near the grandkids. I have found out that taxes, gasoline, utilities, are much higher then Ohio. These items also continue to go More
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Born in Downstate IE East Flatbush. Lived in Bushwick, Brownsville, Canarsie, Crown Heights, East New York and Back in East Flatbush now. If you know Brooklyn you'll More
I looooooove Brooklyn! So much culture! So many options of restaurants! So much diversity. It's one of the best places I've been to and lived. Granted, the commute is More
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