Gastonia, NC vs Statesville, NC

Statesville is moderately more affordable than Gastonia, with a 10.3% lower cost of living index. Gastonia scores 89 compared to 81 for Statesville, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Gastonia can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Gastonia is $1,145/month compared to $935/month in Statesville — a 23% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Statesville is more affordable at $226,100 median vs $250,000.

Median household income in Gastonia is $60,554 compared to $55,492 in Statesville (+9.1%). The higher salaries in Gastonia partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Gastonia spend roughly 22.7% of their income on rent, more than the 20.2% in Statesville.