Gastonia, North Carolina vs. Fayetteville, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fayetteville, North Carolina is 6.5% cheaper than Gastonia, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $46,750 in Fayetteville, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Gastonia, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fayetteville, North Carolina is cheaper than Gastonia, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% cheaper in Fayetteville
than in Gastonia, North Carolina
Gastonia, NC vs. Fayetteville, NC
Compared to Gastonia, Fayetteville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.5% 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
  1.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  31.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.5% lower
  Commute
  9.2% lower
  Health
  14.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.3% higher