Miami Beach, Florida vs. Hickory, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hickory, North Carolina is 24.8% cheaper than Miami Beach, Florida.

You would need a salary of $37,596 in Hickory, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Miami Beach, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hickory, North Carolina is cheaper than Miami Beach, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
47% cheaper in Hickory
than in Miami Beach, Florida
Miami Beach, FL vs. Hickory, NC
Compared to Miami Beach, Hickory is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.8% 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
  11.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  58.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.9% higher
  Commute
  39.6% lower
  Health
  22.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.4% lower