Hickory, North Carolina vs. Waynesboro, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Waynesboro, Virginia is 5.7% cheaper than Hickory, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $111,311 in Waynesboro, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Hickory, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Waynesboro, Virginia is cheaper than Hickory, North Carolina
• Health is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Health
19% cheaper in Waynesboro
than in Hickory, North Carolina
Hickory, NC vs. Waynesboro, VA
Compared to Hickory, Waynesboro is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.7% 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
  0.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  16.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.7% higher
  Commute
  16.0% lower
  Health
  19.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.3% higher