What is a pro or con of living in Asheville, North Carolinacompared to Gastonia, North Carolina?

Median Home Cost is 57% more expensive in Asheville.

What salary do I need to live in Asheville, North Carolina copmared to Gastonia, North Carolina?

A salary of $95,000 in Gastonia, North Carolina should increase to $114,498 in Asheville, North Carolina (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

GASTONIA vs. ASHEVILLE
Cost of Living Comparison

Gastonia, North Carolina vs. Asheville, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Asheville, North Carolina is 20.5% more expensive than Gastonia, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $114,498 in Asheville, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Gastonia, North Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Asheville, North Carolina is more expensive than Gastonia, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
57% more expensive in Asheville
than in Gastonia, North Carolina

Gastonia, NC vs. Asheville, NC

Compared to Gastonia, Asheville is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

20.5% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

8.4% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

89.8% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

4.2% lower

Commute

2.5% lower

Health

22.2% higher

Taxes

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Personal

3.4% higher

Cost of Food

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Gastonia, North Carolina vs. Asheville, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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