Fresno, California vs. Gastonia, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Gastonia, North Carolina is 15.1% cheaper than Fresno, California.

You would need a salary of $42,449 in Gastonia, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Fresno, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Gastonia, North Carolina is cheaper than Fresno, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
24% cheaper in Gastonia
than in Fresno, California
Fresno, CA vs. Gastonia, NC
Compared to Fresno, Gastonia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.1% lower
      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
  4.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  38.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.2% lower
  Commute
  16.5% lower
  Health
  8.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.7% lower