Watsonville, California vs. Hickory, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hickory, North Carolina is 41.9% cheaper than Watsonville, California.

You would need a salary of $29,071 in Hickory, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Watsonville, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hickory, North Carolina is cheaper than Watsonville, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
68% cheaper in Hickory
than in Watsonville, California
Watsonville, CA vs. Hickory, NC
Compared to Watsonville, Hickory is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.9% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  10.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  73.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  6.4% higher
  Commute
  23.3% lower
  Health
  16.6% higher
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  Personal
  8.6% lower
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