Rainbow City, Alabama vs. Gastonia, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Gastonia, North Carolina is 2.0% more expensive than Rainbow City, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $76,483 in Gastonia, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Rainbow City, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Gastonia, North Carolina is more expensive than Rainbow City, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
26% more expensive in Gastonia
than in Rainbow City, Alabama
Rainbow City, AL vs. Gastonia, NC
Compared to Rainbow City, Gastonia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.0% 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
  1.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  0.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.5% lower
  Commute
  1.3% lower
  Health
  14.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.4% higher