Torrington, Connecticut vs. Hickory, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hickory, North Carolina is 3.4% cheaper than Torrington, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $28,981 in Hickory, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Torrington, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hickory, North Carolina is cheaper than Torrington, Connecticut
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
33% cheaper in Hickory
than in Torrington, Connecticut
Torrington, CT vs. Hickory, NC
Compared to Torrington, Hickory is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.4% 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
  7.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  6.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.3% lower
  Commute
  7.5% lower
  Health
  13.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.4% lower