Huntsville, Alabama vs. Hickory, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hickory, North Carolina is 2.8% cheaper than Huntsville, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $145,865 in Hickory, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Huntsville, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hickory, North Carolina is cheaper than Huntsville, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
1% cheaper in Hickory
than in Huntsville, Alabama
Huntsville, AL vs. Hickory, NC
Compared to Huntsville, Hickory is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.8% 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% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.8% higher
  Commute
  1.0% lower
  Health
  2.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.3% lower