Indianapolis, Indiana vs. Hickory, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hickory, North Carolina is 3.9% more expensive than Indianapolis, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $119,470 in Hickory, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hickory, North Carolina is more expensive than Indianapolis, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
15% more expensive in Hickory
than in Indianapolis, Indiana
Indianapolis, IN vs. Hickory, NC
Compared to Indianapolis, Hickory is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.9% 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
  2.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  8.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.5% higher
  Commute
  12.1% lower
  Health
  26.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.5% lower