Metairie, Louisiana vs. Hickory, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hickory, North Carolina is 14.8% cheaper than Metairie, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $76,696 in Hickory, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Metairie, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hickory, North Carolina is cheaper than Metairie, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
15% cheaper in Hickory
than in Metairie, Louisiana
Metairie, LA vs. Hickory, NC
Compared to Metairie, Hickory is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.8% 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
  3.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.4% higher
  Commute
  33.2% lower
  Health
  25.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.8% lower