Gastonia, North Carolina vs. Athens, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Athens, Alabama is 1.7% cheaper than Gastonia, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $49,145 in Athens, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Gastonia, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Athens, Alabama is cheaper than Gastonia, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
8% cheaper in Athens
than in Gastonia, North Carolina
Gastonia, NC vs. Athens, AL
Compared to Gastonia, Athens is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.7% 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
  0.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  0.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.3% lower
  Commute
  11.2% lower
  Health
  23.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.4% higher