Owensboro, Kentucky vs. Gastonia, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Gastonia, North Carolina is 9.4% more expensive than Owensboro, Kentucky.

You would need a salary of $100,603 in Gastonia, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Owensboro, Kentucky.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Gastonia, North Carolina is more expensive than Owensboro, Kentucky
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
48% more expensive in Gastonia
than in Owensboro, Kentucky
Owensboro, KY vs. Gastonia, NC
Compared to Owensboro, Gastonia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.4% 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
  3.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  14.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.0% higher
  Commute
  14.6% higher
  Health
  18.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.3% lower