Sandy Springs, Georgia vs. Hickory, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hickory, North Carolina is 34.1% cheaper than Sandy Springs, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $61,964 in Hickory, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Sandy Springs, Georgia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hickory, North Carolina is cheaper than Sandy Springs, Georgia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
59% cheaper in Hickory
than in Sandy Springs, Georgia
Sandy Springs, GA vs. Hickory, NC
Compared to Sandy Springs, Hickory is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.1% 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
  9.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  68.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.0% lower
  Commute
  32.7% lower
  Health
  28.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.1% lower