What is a pro or con of living in Hickory, North Carolinacompared to Quincy, Illinois?

Median Home Cost is 77% more expensive in Hickory.

What salary do I need to live in Hickory, North Carolina copmared to Quincy, Illinois?

A salary of $75,000 in Quincy, Illinois should increase to $87,849 in Hickory, North Carolina (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

QUINCY vs. HICKORY
Cost of Living Comparison

Quincy, Illinois vs. Hickory, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hickory, North Carolina is 17.1% more expensive than Quincy, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $87,849 in Hickory, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Quincy, Illinois.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Hickory, North Carolina is more expensive than Quincy, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
77% more expensive in Hickory
than in Quincy, Illinois

Quincy, IL vs. Hickory, NC

Compared to Quincy, Hickory is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

17.1% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

2.4% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

40.2% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

0.7% higher

Commute

17.4% higher

Health

12.5% higher

Taxes

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Personal

6.0% higher

Cost of Food

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Quincy, Illinois vs. Hickory, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Quincy, IL vs. Hickory, NC

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