Gastonia, North Carolina vs. Daphne, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Daphne, Alabama is 5.5% more expensive than Gastonia, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $52,737 in Daphne, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Gastonia, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Daphne, Alabama is more expensive than Gastonia, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
15% more expensive in Daphne
than in Gastonia, North Carolina
Gastonia, NC vs. Daphne, AL
Compared to Gastonia, Daphne is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.5% 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
  2.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  22.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.9% lower
  Commute
  4.6% lower
  Health
  14.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.7% higher