What is a pro or con of living in Hickory, North Carolinacompared to Summersville, West Virginia?

Median Home Cost is 55% more expensive in Hickory.

What salary do I need to live in Hickory, North Carolina copmared to Summersville, West Virginia?

A salary of $50,000 in Summersville, West Virginia should increase to $56,830 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.

SUMMERSVILLE vs. HICKORY
Cost of Living Comparison

Summersville, West Virginia vs. Hickory, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hickory, North Carolina is 13.7% more expensive than Summersville, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $56,830 in Hickory, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Summersville, West Virginia.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
55% more expensive in Hickory
than in Summersville, West Virginia

Summersville, WV vs. Hickory, NC

Compared to Summersville, Hickory is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

13.7% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

1.6% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

50.9% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

19.3% higher

Commute

7.0% lower

Health

2.2% higher

Taxes

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Personal

0.1% lower

Cost of Food

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Summersville, West Virginia vs. Hickory, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Summersville, WV vs. Hickory, NC

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