Memphis, Tennessee vs. Hickory, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hickory, North Carolina is 13.8% more expensive than Memphis, Tennessee.

You would need a salary of $85,355 in Hickory, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Memphis, Tennessee.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hickory, North Carolina is more expensive than Memphis, Tennessee
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
72% more expensive in Hickory
than in Memphis, Tennessee
Memphis, TN vs. Hickory, NC
Compared to Memphis, Hickory is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.8% 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
  2.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  81.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.7% higher
  Commute
  15.6% lower
  Health
  31.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.5% higher