Aurora, Ohio vs. Hickory, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hickory, North Carolina is 12.2% cheaper than Aurora, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $43,881 in Hickory, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Aurora, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hickory, North Carolina is cheaper than Aurora, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
33% cheaper in Hickory
than in Aurora, Ohio
Aurora, OH vs. Hickory, NC
Compared to Aurora, Hickory is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.2% 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
  7.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  42.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.0% higher
  Commute
  8.6% lower
  Health
  46.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.9% lower