Gastonia, North Carolina vs. Fort Worth, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Worth, Texas is 14.3% more expensive than Gastonia, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $162,114 in Fort Worth, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Gastonia, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Worth, Texas is more expensive than Gastonia, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
12% more expensive in Fort Worth
than in Gastonia, North Carolina
Gastonia, NC vs. Fort Worth, TX
Compared to Gastonia, Fort Worth is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.3% 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
  2.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  30.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.4% lower
  Commute
  34.2% higher
  Health
  1.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.4% higher