Charlotte, North Carolina vs. Gastonia, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Gastonia, North Carolina is 12.0% cheaper than Charlotte, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $87,172 in Gastonia, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Gastonia, North Carolina is cheaper than Charlotte, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% cheaper in Gastonia
than in Charlotte, North Carolina
Charlotte, NC vs. Gastonia, NC
Compared to Charlotte, Gastonia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.0% 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
  4.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  33.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.6% higher
  Commute
  13.1% lower
  Health
  5.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% lower