Hickory, North Carolina vs. Salt Lake City, Utah

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salt Lake City, Utah is 38.3% more expensive than Hickory, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $69,161 in Salt Lake City, Utah to maintain the standard of living you have in Hickory, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salt Lake City, Utah is more expensive than Hickory, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
96% more expensive in Salt Lake City
than in Hickory, North Carolina
Hickory, NC vs. Salt Lake City, UT
Compared to Hickory, Salt Lake City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.3% 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
  0.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  152.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.0% lower
  Commute
  17.0% higher
  Health
  20.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.2% higher