Hickory, North Carolina vs. Cedar Falls, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cedar Falls, Iowa is 8.3% cheaper than Hickory, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $45,862 in Cedar Falls, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Hickory, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cedar Falls, Iowa is cheaper than Hickory, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
11% cheaper in Cedar Falls
than in Hickory, North Carolina
Hickory, NC vs. Cedar Falls, IA
Compared to Hickory, Cedar Falls is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.3% 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
  2.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  11.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.1% higher
  Commute
  23.3% lower
  Health
  17.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% lower