Hickory, North Carolina vs. Norwalk, Connecticut

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Norwalk, Connecticut is 36.4% more expensive than Hickory, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $136,395 in Norwalk, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in Hickory, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Norwalk, Connecticut is more expensive than Hickory, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
106% more expensive in Norwalk
than in Hickory, North Carolina
Hickory, NC vs. Norwalk, CT
Compared to Hickory, Norwalk is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.4% 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
  11.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  154.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.2% higher
  Commute
  53.5% higher
  Health
  0.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  28.1% higher