Hickory, North Carolina vs. Hemet, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hemet, California is 24.9% more expensive than Hickory, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $37,483 in Hemet, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Hickory, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hemet, California is more expensive than Hickory, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% more expensive in Hemet
than in Hickory, North Carolina
Hickory, NC vs. Hemet, CA
Compared to Hickory, Hemet is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.9% 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
  2.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  77.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.3% higher
  Commute
  40.2% higher
  Health
  31.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.5% higher