Dublin, Ohio vs. Hickory, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hickory, North Carolina is 23.0% cheaper than Dublin, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $84,660 in Hickory, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Dublin, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hickory, North Carolina is cheaper than Dublin, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
48% cheaper in Hickory
than in Dublin, Ohio
Dublin, OH vs. Hickory, NC
Compared to Dublin, Hickory is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.0% 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
  9.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  60.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.7% lower
  Commute
  14.3% lower
  Health
  42.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.7% higher