Dickson, Tennessee vs. Hickory, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hickory, North Carolina is 3.1% cheaper than Dickson, Tennessee.

You would need a salary of $48,462 in Hickory, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Dickson, Tennessee.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hickory, North Carolina is cheaper than Dickson, Tennessee
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
10% cheaper in Hickory
than in Dickson, Tennessee
Dickson, TN vs. Hickory, NC
Compared to Dickson, Hickory is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.1% 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
  1.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  9.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.5% higher
  Commute
  19.4% lower
  Health
  14.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% lower