Frankfort, Kentucky vs. Hickory, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hickory, North Carolina is 11.1% more expensive than Frankfort, Kentucky.

You would need a salary of $55,542 in Hickory, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Frankfort, Kentucky.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hickory, North Carolina is more expensive than Frankfort, Kentucky
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
33% more expensive in Hickory
than in Frankfort, Kentucky
Frankfort, KY vs. Hickory, NC
Compared to Frankfort, Hickory is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.1% 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
  0.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  14.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.3% higher
  Commute
  17.9% higher
  Health
  25.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.2% lower