Dothan, Alabama vs. Gastonia, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Gastonia, North Carolina is 10.2% more expensive than Dothan, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $33,053 in Gastonia, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Dothan, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Gastonia, North Carolina is more expensive than Dothan, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% more expensive in Gastonia
than in Dothan, Alabama
Dothan, AL vs. Gastonia, NC
Compared to Dothan, Gastonia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.2% 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
  0.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  14.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.5% higher
  Commute
  7.3% higher
  Health
  15.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.9% higher