Covington, Louisiana vs. Hickory, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hickory, North Carolina is 10.5% cheaper than Covington, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $89,543 in Hickory, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Covington, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hickory, North Carolina is cheaper than Covington, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
13% cheaper in Hickory
than in Covington, Louisiana
Covington, LA vs. Hickory, NC
Compared to Covington, Hickory is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.5% 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
  3.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  27.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.7% higher
  Commute
  23.3% lower
  Health
  14.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.8% lower