Hickory, North Carolina vs. Waco, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Waco, Texas is 10.5% cheaper than Hickory, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $44,728 in Waco, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Hickory, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Waco, Texas is cheaper than Hickory, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
18% cheaper in Waco
than in Hickory, North Carolina
Hickory, NC vs. Waco, TX
Compared to Hickory, Waco is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.5% lower
      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
  3.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  21.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.2% higher
  Commute
  9.4% lower
  Health
  20.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.7% lower