Palmdale, California vs. Hickory, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hickory, North Carolina is 32.9% cheaper than Palmdale, California.

You would need a salary of $33,536 in Hickory, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Palmdale, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hickory, North Carolina is cheaper than Palmdale, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% cheaper in Hickory
than in Palmdale, California
Palmdale, CA vs. Hickory, NC
Compared to Palmdale, Hickory is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.9% 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
  3.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.6% lower
  Commute
  55.6% lower
  Health
  43.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.9% lower