Gastonia, North Carolina vs. Roanoke, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Roanoke, Virginia is 4.8% cheaper than Gastonia, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $47,605 in Roanoke, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Gastonia, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Roanoke, Virginia is cheaper than Gastonia, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
17% cheaper in Roanoke
than in Gastonia, North Carolina
Gastonia, NC vs. Roanoke, VA
Compared to Gastonia, Roanoke is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.8% 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
  0.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  5.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.7% lower
  Commute
  9.3% lower
  Health
  10.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.5% lower