Kapaa, Hawaii vs. Hickory, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hickory, North Carolina is 43.0% cheaper than Kapaa, Hawaii.

You would need a salary of $56,977 in Hickory, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Kapaa, Hawaii.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hickory, North Carolina is cheaper than Kapaa, Hawaii
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
70% cheaper in Hickory
than in Kapaa, Hawaii
Kapaa, HI vs. Hickory, NC
Compared to Kapaa, Hickory is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  43.0% 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
  42.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  71.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  51.2% lower
  Commute
  16.5% lower
  Health
  28.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.8% lower