Dallas, Texas vs. Hickory, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hickory, North Carolina is 12.7% cheaper than Dallas, Texas.

You would need a salary of $261,980 in Hickory, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Dallas, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hickory, North Carolina is cheaper than Dallas, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
13% cheaper in Hickory
than in Dallas, Texas
Dallas, TX vs. Hickory, NC
Compared to Dallas, Hickory is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.7% 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
  3.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  27.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.0% lower
  Commute
  31.9% lower
  Health
  29.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.3% lower