Tucson, Arizona vs. Gastonia, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Gastonia, North Carolina is 8.4% cheaper than Tucson, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $45,820 in Gastonia, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Tucson, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Gastonia, North Carolina is cheaper than Tucson, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
10% cheaper in Gastonia
than in Tucson, Arizona
Tucson, AZ vs. Gastonia, NC
Compared to Tucson, Gastonia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.4% 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)
  18.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.5% higher
  Commute
  12.1% lower
  Health
  17.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.4% lower