Gaston County, NC Cost of Living


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Gaston cost of living score
89
Less expensive
11.0% lower
than the US average
2.2% lower
than the North Carolina average
Gaston North Carol County, North Carolina gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 89, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 11.0% lower than the U.S. average and 2.2% higher than the average for North Carolina.

Gaston County, NC

Housing costs in Gaston?
A typical home costs $286,200, which is 15.4% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 1.1% less expensive than the average North Carolina home, at $289,300. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Gaston costs $1,330 per month, which is 7.0% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 16.5% more than the state average of $1,110.

Can I afford Gaston?
To live comfortably in Gaston North Carol County, North Carolina, a minimum annual income of $54,720 for a family, and $47,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Gaston?
Gaston, NC County is known for its affordability and lower cost of living compared to the national average. According to a recent study, the median house value in Gaston, NC County is $286,200 which is significantly lower than the US average of $338,100. Additionally, the cost of living in Gaston County is 89 compared to the US average of 100. This means that Gaston County has an 11% lower cost of living than the national average which makes it an attractive place to live for those looking for a more affordable lifestyle.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesGastonNorth CarolinaUnited States
  89.091.0100.0
  95.596.5100
  100.6107.2100.0
  76.483.1100.0
  $286,200$289,300$338,100
  98.7%99.2%100.0%
  86.983.9100.0
  88.689.2100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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