Lake City, Pennsylvania vs. Hickory, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hickory, North Carolina is 6.5% more expensive than Lake City, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $53,261 in Hickory, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake City, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hickory, North Carolina is more expensive than Lake City, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
51% more expensive in Hickory
than in Lake City, Pennsylvania
Lake City, PA vs. Hickory, NC
Compared to Lake City, Hickory is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.5% higher
      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
  0.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  27.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.9% higher
  Commute
  13.2% lower
  Health
  41.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.3% lower