Concord, NC vs Gastonia, NC

Gastonia is moderately more affordable than Concord, with a 14.6% lower cost of living index. Concord scores 102 compared to 89 for Gastonia, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Concord can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Concord is $1,365/month compared to $1,145/month in Gastonia — a 19% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Gastonia is more affordable at $250,000 median vs $327,600.

Median household income in Concord is $84,752 compared to $60,554 in Gastonia (+40%). While Concord is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Concord spend roughly 19.3% of their income on rent, less than the 22.7% in Gastonia.