Arkansas City, Arkansas vs. Hickory, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hickory, North Carolina is 36.7% more expensive than Arkansas City, Arkansas.

You would need a salary of $109,395 in Hickory, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Arkansas City, Arkansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hickory, North Carolina is more expensive than Arkansas City, Arkansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
220% more expensive in Hickory
than in Arkansas City, Arkansas
Arkansas City, AR vs. Hickory, NC
Compared to Arkansas City, Hickory is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.7% higher
      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
  7.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  217.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.3% higher
  Commute
  10.2% higher
  Health
  39.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.2% higher

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