Los Alamos, New Mexico vs. Hickory, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hickory, North Carolina is 8.0% cheaper than Los Alamos, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $57,942 in Hickory, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Los Alamos, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hickory, North Carolina is cheaper than Los Alamos, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% cheaper in Hickory
than in Los Alamos, New Mexico
Los Alamos, NM vs. Hickory, NC
Compared to Los Alamos, Hickory is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.0% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  4.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  51.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.4% higher
  Commute
  23.3% higher
  Health
  49.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.8% lower