Waldorf, Maryland vs. Gastonia, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Gastonia, North Carolina is 23.4% cheaper than Waldorf, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $153,188 in Gastonia, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Waldorf, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Gastonia, North Carolina is cheaper than Waldorf, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
32% cheaper in Gastonia
than in Waldorf, Maryland
Waldorf, MD vs. Gastonia, NC
Compared to Waldorf, Gastonia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.4% 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
  11.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  48.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.8% lower
  Commute
  30.9% lower
  Health
  18.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.5% lower