Gastonia, North Carolina vs. Charlotte, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charlotte, North Carolina is 13.7% more expensive than Gastonia, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $79,578 in Charlotte, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Gastonia, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charlotte, North Carolina 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 Charlotte
than in Gastonia, North Carolina
Gastonia, NC vs. Charlotte, NC
Compared to Gastonia, Charlotte is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.7% 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
  4.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  51.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.6% lower
  Commute
  15.1% higher
  Health
  5.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% higher