Tallahassee, Florida vs. Hickory, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hickory, North Carolina is 2.6% cheaper than Tallahassee, Florida.

You would need a salary of $136,291 in Hickory, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Tallahassee, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hickory, North Carolina is cheaper than Tallahassee, Florida
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
15% cheaper in Hickory
than in Tallahassee, Florida
Tallahassee, FL vs. Hickory, NC
Compared to Tallahassee, Hickory is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.6% 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
  1.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  15.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.5% lower
  Commute
  9.2% lower
  Health
  22.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.6% lower