Lafayette, Colorado vs. Hickory, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hickory, North Carolina is 33.7% cheaper than Lafayette, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $33,158 in Hickory, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Lafayette, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hickory, North Carolina is cheaper than Lafayette, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
62% cheaper in Hickory
than in Lafayette, Colorado
Lafayette, CO vs. Hickory, NC
Compared to Lafayette, Hickory is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.7% 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
  7.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  68.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.1% lower
  Commute
  13.8% lower
  Health
  48.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.0% lower