What is a pro or con of living in North Wilkesboro, North Carolinacompared to Hickory, North Carolina?

Median Home Cost is 29% cheaper in North Wilkesboro.

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

A salary of $50,000 in Hickory, North Carolina could decrease to $42,460 in North Wilkesboro, North Carolina (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. NORTH WILKESBORO
Cost of Living Comparison

Hickory, North Carolina vs. North Wilkesboro, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in North Wilkesboro, North Carolina is 15.1% cheaper than Hickory, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $42,460 in North Wilkesboro, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Hickory, North Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, North Wilkesboro, North Carolina is cheaper than Hickory, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
29% cheaper in North Wilkesboro
than in Hickory, North Carolina

Hickory, NC vs. North Wilkesboro, NC

Compared to Hickory, North Wilkesboro is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

15.1% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

0.7% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

17.8% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

4.3% higher

Commute

12.4% lower

Health

20.7% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

3.7% lower

Cost of Food

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Hickory, North Carolina vs. North Wilkesboro, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Hickory, NC vs. North Wilkesboro, NC

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