Newark, New Jersey vs. Hickory, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hickory, North Carolina is 28.2% cheaper than Newark, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $35,912 in Hickory, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Newark, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hickory, North Carolina is cheaper than Newark, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
33% cheaper in Hickory
than in Newark, New Jersey
Newark, NJ vs. Hickory, NC
Compared to Newark, Hickory is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.2% 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
  7.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  41.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.0% lower
  Commute
  48.9% lower
  Health
  28.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.6% lower