Fairfield, Connecticut vs. Hickory, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hickory, North Carolina is 43.0% cheaper than Fairfield, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $28,488 in Hickory, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairfield, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hickory, North Carolina is cheaper than Fairfield, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
63% cheaper in Hickory
than in Fairfield, Connecticut
Fairfield, CT vs. Hickory, NC
Compared to Fairfield, Hickory is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  43.0% 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
  12.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  70.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.3% lower
  Commute
  41.2% lower
  Health
  0.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.0% lower