Sun Lakes, Arizona vs. Hickory, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hickory, North Carolina is 25.9% cheaper than Sun Lakes, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $55,542 in Hickory, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Sun Lakes, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hickory, North Carolina is cheaper than Sun Lakes, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% cheaper in Hickory
than in Sun Lakes, Arizona
Sun Lakes, AZ vs. Hickory, NC
Compared to Sun Lakes, Hickory is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.9% 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)
  51.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.3% lower
  Commute
  33.4% lower
  Health
  37.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.2% lower