What is a pro or con of living in New York, New Yorkcompared to Hickory, North Carolina?

Median Home Cost is 165% more expensive in New York.

What salary do I need to live in New York, New York copmared to Hickory, North Carolina?

A salary of $60,000 in Hickory, North Carolina should increase to $114,694 in New York, New York (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

HICKORY vs. NEW YORK
Cost of Living Comparison

Hickory, North Carolina vs. New York, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New York, New York is 91.2% more expensive than Hickory, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $114,694 in New York, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Hickory, North Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, New York, New York is more expensive than Hickory, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
165% more expensive in New York
than in Hickory, North Carolina

Hickory, NC vs. New York, NY

Compared to Hickory, New York is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

91.2% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

22.0% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

337.3% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

55.2% higher

Commute

126.9% higher

Health

0.2% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

25.6% higher

Cost of Food

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Hickory, North Carolina vs. New York, New York

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