Louisville, Kentucky vs. Hickory, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hickory, North Carolina is 1.7% cheaper than Louisville, Kentucky.

You would need a salary of $78,662 in Hickory, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Louisville, Kentucky.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hickory, North Carolina is cheaper than Louisville, Kentucky
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
22% cheaper in Hickory
than in Louisville, Kentucky
Louisville, KY vs. Hickory, NC
Compared to Louisville, Hickory is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.7% 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
  1.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  3.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.5% higher
  Commute
  22.7% lower
  Health
  34.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.8% lower