Mooresville, North Carolina vs. Hickory, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hickory, North Carolina is 17.6% cheaper than Mooresville, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $53,529 in Hickory, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Mooresville, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hickory, North Carolina is cheaper than Mooresville, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
44% cheaper in Hickory
than in Mooresville, North Carolina
Mooresville, NC vs. Hickory, NC
Compared to Mooresville, Hickory is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.6% 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
  4.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  42.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.0% lower
  Commute
  17.4% lower
  Health
  11.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.8% lower