Salt Lake City, Utah vs. Hickory, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hickory, North Carolina is 27.7% cheaper than Salt Lake City, Utah.

You would need a salary of $46,992 in Hickory, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hickory, North Carolina is cheaper than Salt Lake City, Utah
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
48% cheaper in Hickory
than in Salt Lake City, Utah
Salt Lake City, UT vs. Hickory, NC
Compared to Salt Lake City, Hickory is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.7% 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
  0.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  60.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.1% higher
  Commute
  14.6% lower
  Health
  25.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.1% lower