Lexington, Kentucky vs. Gastonia, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Gastonia, North Carolina is 3.1% cheaper than Lexington, Kentucky.

You would need a salary of $48,453 in Gastonia, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Lexington, Kentucky.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Gastonia, North Carolina is cheaper than Lexington, Kentucky
• Housing is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Housing
18% cheaper in Gastonia
than in Lexington, Kentucky
Lexington, KY vs. Gastonia, NC
Compared to Lexington, Gastonia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.1% 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
  3.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  18.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.0% higher
  Commute
  3.0% lower
  Health
  0.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% higher