Ithaca, New York vs. Hickory, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hickory, North Carolina is 10.4% cheaper than Ithaca, New York.

You would need a salary of $17,927 in Hickory, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Ithaca, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hickory, North Carolina is cheaper than Ithaca, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
23% cheaper in Hickory
than in Ithaca, New York
Ithaca, NY vs. Hickory, NC
Compared to Ithaca, Hickory is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.4% 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
  8.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  35.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.0% lower
  Commute
  1.2% lower
  Health
  9.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.1% lower