Hickory, North Carolina vs. Flagstaff, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Flagstaff, Arizona is 34.6% more expensive than Hickory, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $134,580 in Flagstaff, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Hickory, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Flagstaff, Arizona is more expensive than Hickory, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
121% more expensive in Flagstaff
than in Hickory, North Carolina
Hickory, NC vs. Flagstaff, AZ
Compared to Hickory, Flagstaff is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.6% 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
  4.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  146.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.9% higher
  Commute
  1.8% lower
  Health
  10.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.4% higher