What is a pro or con of living in Gaston, North Carolinacompared to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania?

Median Home Cost is 51% cheaper in Gaston.

What salary do I need to live in Gaston, North Carolina copmared to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania?

A salary of $50,000 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania could decrease to $34,524 in Gaston, North Carolina (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

PHILADELPHIA vs. GASTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania vs. Gaston, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Gaston, North Carolina is 31.0% cheaper than Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $34,524 in Gaston, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Gaston, North Carolina is cheaper than Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
51% cheaper in Gaston
than in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, PA vs. Gaston, NC

Compared to Philadelphia, Gaston is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

31.0% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

9.6% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

56.4% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

4.7% lower

Commute

46.0% lower

Health

25.2% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

16.9% lower

Cost of Food

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania vs. Gaston, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Philadelphia, PA vs. Gaston, NC

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