What is a pro or con of living in Hickory, North Carolinacompared to Clarksburg, West Virginia?

Median Home Cost is 173% more expensive in Hickory.

What salary do I need to live in Hickory, North Carolina copmared to Clarksburg, West Virginia?

A salary of $75,000 in Clarksburg, West Virginia should increase to $92,388 in Hickory, North Carolina (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

CLARKSBURG vs. HICKORY
Cost of Living Comparison

Clarksburg, West Virginia vs. Hickory, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hickory, North Carolina is 23.2% more expensive than Clarksburg, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $92,388 in Hickory, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Clarksburg, West Virginia.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Hickory, North Carolina is more expensive than Clarksburg, West Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
173% more expensive in Hickory
than in Clarksburg, West Virginia

Clarksburg, WV vs. Hickory, NC

Compared to Clarksburg, Hickory is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

23.2% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

0.3% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

134.5% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

12.5% higher

Commute

12.1% higher

Health

4.0% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

1.8% lower

Cost of Food

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Clarksburg, West Virginia vs. Hickory, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Clarksburg, WV vs. Hickory, NC

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