Hutchinson, Kansas vs. Hickory, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hickory, North Carolina is 22.5% more expensive than Hutchinson, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $61,250 in Hickory, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Hutchinson, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hickory, North Carolina is more expensive than Hutchinson, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
103% more expensive in Hickory
than in Hutchinson, Kansas
Hutchinson, KS vs. Hickory, NC
Compared to Hutchinson, Hickory is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.5% higher
      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)
  65.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.9% lower
  Commute
  24.7% higher
  Health
  24.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.5% higher