Hickory, North Carolina vs. Stockton, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Stockton, California is 31.1% more expensive than Hickory, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $98,299 in Stockton, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Hickory, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Stockton, California is more expensive than Hickory, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
66% more expensive in Stockton
than in Hickory, North Carolina
Hickory, NC vs. Stockton, CA
Compared to Hickory, Stockton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.1% 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
  8.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  91.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.3% higher
  Commute
  44.7% higher
  Health
  20.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.3% higher