| | Hickory, NC | Front Royal, VA | United States |
| Overall | 89.0 | 108.0 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 95.6 | 105.8 | 100 |
| Health | 127.3 | 102.1 | 100 |
| Housing | 70.9 | 96.0 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $255,500 | $304,500 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 9,700.0% | 9,530.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 79.8 | 124.3 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 94.8 | 104.7 | 100 |
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Hickory 
8 Reviews
Hickory is has wonderful amenities such as the science museum, children's museum, aquarium, art museum, symphony orchestra, and great universities. Its not far from More
Hickory is a nice place to live. There are great parks here. Glen Hilton is a beautiful park with lots of play structures and tall trees nice elevated walking path. More
Cons, No ethnic diversity"... How is that a "Con"? That means it has a rich traditional culture, where most people share a interest in the same More
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Reviews for Front Royal 
7 Reviews
I have lives here for 4 years I love it great place! Safe up and coming and great restaurants! Great canoe More
If you are thinking of moving to Front Royal, VA, think again!!! I lived in Front Royal for a little over three years for my retirement. I got to know people who More
Live on top of the mountain; air is wonderful, scenery great. Wintertime can
be rough when the roads are icy. My general health has been much better since
moving More
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