Covington, Louisiana vs. Gastonia, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Gastonia, North Carolina is 11.0% cheaper than Covington, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $44,518 in Gastonia, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Covington, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Gastonia, North Carolina is cheaper than Covington, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
7% cheaper in Gastonia
than in Covington, Louisiana
Covington, LA vs. Gastonia, NC
Compared to Covington, Gastonia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.0% 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
  3.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  29.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.1% higher
  Commute
  18.4% lower
  Health
  9.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.8% lower