Auburn, California vs. Hickory, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hickory, North Carolina is 34.4% cheaper than Auburn, California.

You would need a salary of $49,182 in Hickory, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Auburn, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hickory, North Carolina is cheaper than Auburn, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
57% cheaper in Hickory
than in Auburn, California
Auburn, CA vs. Hickory, NC
Compared to Auburn, Hickory is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.4% 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
  10.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  66.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.2% lower
  Commute
  17.1% lower
  Health
  24.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.2% lower