Hickory, North Carolina vs. Andover, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Andover, Kansas is 2.5% more expensive than Hickory, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $51,247 in Andover, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Hickory, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Andover, Kansas is more expensive than Hickory, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
13% more expensive in Andover
than in Hickory, North Carolina
Hickory, NC vs. Andover, KS
Compared to Hickory, Andover is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.5% 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
  3.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  27.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.2% higher
  Commute
  3.5% higher
  Health
  20.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.4% higher