Gaston, SC Cost of Living


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Gaston cost of living score
90.4
Less expensive
9.6% lower
than the US average
1.2% higher
than the South Carolina average
Gaston, South Carolina gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 90.4, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 9.6% lower than the U.S. average and 1.2% lower than the average for South Carolina.

Gaston, SC

Housing costs in Gaston?
A typical home costs $96,100, which is 71.6% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 63.0% less expensive than the average South Carolina home, at $259,900. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Gaston costs $1,050 per month, which is 26.6% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 5.7% cheaper than the state average of $1,110.

Can I afford Gaston?
To live comfortably in Gaston, South Carolina, a minimum annual income of $18,360 for a family, and $37,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Gaston?
The cost of living in Gaston, SC is relatively low compared with other areas of the state. The cost of goods and services, such as groceries, housing, health care, and transportation is significantly less than what you would find in larger cities. This makes Gaston an attractive place to live for those looking for a lower cost of living. The city also boasts plenty of amenities and activities to keep locals busy, from fishing in Lake Wylie to visiting the historic downtown area. All in all, Gaston is an affordable place to live that offers a variety of entertainment and recreational options.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesGastonSouth CarolinaUnited States
  90.489.3100.0
  92.595.8100
  117.4102.7100.0
  46.176.6100.0
  $96,100$259,900$338,100
  108.0%103.9%100.0%
  92.786.8100.0
  91.976.3100.0

   100=National Average

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