Cost of Living Calculator - Gastonia, North Carolina vs Springfield, Massachusetts


The cost of living in Springfield, Massachusetts is 5.0% more expensive than Gastonia, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $52,509 in Springfield, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Gastonia, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Springfield, Massachusetts is more expensive than Gastonia, North Carolina
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
72% more expensive in Springfield
than in Gastonia, North Carolina
Gastonia, NC vs Springfield, MA
Compared to Gastonia, Springfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.0% 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
  8.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  9.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.6% higher
  Commute
  10.0% higher
  Health
  9.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.0% higher

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