Hickory, North Carolina vs. Watkins Glen, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Watkins Glen, New York is 5.9% cheaper than Hickory, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $47,052 in Watkins Glen, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Hickory, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Watkins Glen, New York is cheaper than Hickory, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
24% cheaper in Watkins Glen
than in Hickory, North Carolina
Hickory, NC vs. Watkins Glen, NY
Compared to Hickory, Watkins Glen is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.9% 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
  2.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  22.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.4% higher
  Commute
  1.6% higher
  Health
  7.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.1% higher