Kenai, Alaska vs. Hickory, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hickory, North Carolina is 11.7% cheaper than Kenai, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $66,216 in Hickory, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Kenai, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hickory, North Carolina is cheaper than Kenai, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
12% cheaper in Hickory
than in Kenai, Alaska
Kenai, AK vs. Hickory, NC
Compared to Kenai, Hickory is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.7% 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
  21.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.2% lower
  Commute
  2.2% higher
  Health
  2.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.8% lower