Hickory, North Carolina vs. West Jefferson, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Jefferson, North Carolina is 2.4% cheaper than Hickory, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $28,310 in West Jefferson, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Hickory, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Jefferson, North Carolina is cheaper than Hickory, North Carolina
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
26% cheaper in West Jefferson
than in Hickory, North Carolina
Hickory, NC vs. West Jefferson, NC
Compared to Hickory, West Jefferson is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.4% 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
  0.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  3.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.3% lower
  Commute
  6.1% lower
  Health
  3.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.2% lower