Manchester, Connecticut vs. Gastonia, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Gastonia, North Carolina is 11.8% cheaper than Manchester, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $66,172 in Gastonia, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Manchester, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Gastonia, North Carolina is cheaper than Manchester, Connecticut
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
41% cheaper in Gastonia
than in Manchester, Connecticut
Manchester, CT vs. Gastonia, NC
Compared to Manchester, Gastonia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.8% 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
  8.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  10.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.8% lower
  Commute
  19.6% lower
  Health
  11.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.6% lower