La Quinta, California vs. Hickory, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hickory, North Carolina is 35.3% cheaper than La Quinta, California.

You would need a salary of $32,331 in Hickory, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in La Quinta, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hickory, North Carolina is cheaper than La Quinta, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
63% cheaper in Hickory
than in La Quinta, California
La Quinta, CA vs. Hickory, NC
Compared to La Quinta, Hickory is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.3% 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
  4.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  63.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.4% lower
  Commute
  39.2% lower
  Health
  45.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.0% lower