Cumberland, Maryland vs. Hickory, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hickory, North Carolina is 21.0% more expensive than Cumberland, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $60,494 in Hickory, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Cumberland, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hickory, North Carolina is more expensive than Cumberland, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
101% more expensive in Hickory
than in Cumberland, Maryland
Cumberland, MD vs. Hickory, NC
Compared to Cumberland, Hickory is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.0% 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
  5.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  77.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.4% higher
  Commute
  1.0% higher
  Health
  51.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.0% higher