Opp, Alabama vs. Hickory, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hickory, North Carolina is 24.4% more expensive than Opp, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $62,200 in Hickory, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Opp, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hickory, North Carolina is more expensive than Opp, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
168% more expensive in Hickory
than in Opp, Alabama
Opp, AL vs. Hickory, NC
Compared to Opp, Hickory is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.4% 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
  3.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  150.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.6% lower
  Commute
  9.0% higher
  Health
  9.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% higher