Hickory, North Carolina vs. Columbus, Ohio

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbus, Ohio is 2.0% cheaper than Hickory, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $73,469 in Columbus, Ohio to maintain the standard of living you have in Hickory, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbus, Ohio is cheaper than Hickory, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
13% cheaper in Columbus
than in Hickory, North Carolina
Hickory, NC vs. Columbus, OH
Compared to Hickory, Columbus is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.0% 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
  3.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.3% higher
  Commute
  12.9% higher
  Health
  29.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.0% lower