Hickory, North Carolina vs. Fort Worth, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Worth, Texas is 13.6% more expensive than Hickory, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $124,966 in Fort Worth, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Hickory, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Worth, Texas is more expensive than Hickory, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
20% more expensive in Fort Worth
than in Hickory, North Carolina
Hickory, NC vs. Fort Worth, TX
Compared to Hickory, Fort Worth is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.6% 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
  2.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  27.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.6% higher
  Commute
  42.7% higher
  Health
  22.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.6% higher