Lakeland, Florida vs. Gastonia, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Gastonia, North Carolina is 0.7% cheaper than Lakeland, Florida.

You would need a salary of $129,117 in Gastonia, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Lakeland, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Gastonia, North Carolina is cheaper than Lakeland, Florida
• Taxes is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Taxes
31% more expensive in Gastonia
than in Lakeland, Florida
Lakeland, FL vs. Gastonia, NC
Compared to Lakeland, Gastonia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.7% 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
  7.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  7.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.0% higher
  Commute
  0.4% higher
  Health
  0.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.7% higher