Seattle, Washington vs. Hickory, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hickory, North Carolina is 47.4% cheaper than Seattle, Washington.

You would need a salary of $26,281 in Hickory, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Seattle, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hickory, North Carolina is cheaper than Seattle, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
68% cheaper in Hickory
than in Seattle, Washington
Seattle, WA vs. Hickory, NC
Compared to Seattle, Hickory is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  47.4% 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
  12.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  78.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  41.0% higher
  Commute
  42.0% lower
  Health
  44.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.7% lower