Gastonia, North Carolina vs. Apple Valley, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Apple Valley, California is 21.7% more expensive than Gastonia, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $60,832 in Apple Valley, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Gastonia, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Apple Valley, California is more expensive than Gastonia, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% more expensive in Apple Valley
than in Gastonia, North Carolina
Gastonia, NC vs. Apple Valley, CA
Compared to Gastonia, Apple Valley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.7% 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
  3.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  72.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.8% higher
  Commute
  37.3% higher
  Health
  13.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.9% higher