Gastonia, North Carolina vs. Madison, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Madison, Alabama is 12.3% more expensive than Gastonia, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $56,157 in Madison, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Gastonia, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Madison, Alabama is more expensive than Gastonia, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% more expensive in Madison
than in Gastonia, North Carolina
Gastonia, NC vs. Madison, AL
Compared to Gastonia, Madison is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.3% 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
  4.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  48.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.3% lower
  Commute
  4.9% lower
  Health
  23.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.0% higher