Salem, Oregon vs. Hickory, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hickory, North Carolina is 13.9% cheaper than Salem, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $77,520 in Hickory, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hickory, North Carolina is cheaper than Salem, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% cheaper in Hickory
than in Salem, Oregon
Salem, OR vs. Hickory, NC
Compared to Salem, Hickory is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.9% 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
  4.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  44.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.3% higher
  Commute
  17.0% lower
  Health
  37.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.2% higher