Martinsburg, West Virginia vs. Hickory, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hickory, North Carolina is 1.7% cheaper than Martinsburg, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $49,164 in Hickory, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Martinsburg, West Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hickory, North Carolina is cheaper than Martinsburg, West Virginia
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
14% cheaper in Hickory
than in Martinsburg, West Virginia
Martinsburg, WV vs. Hickory, NC
Compared to Martinsburg, 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
  7.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  11.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.4% higher
  Commute
  6.6% lower
  Health
  3.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.5% higher