Wilmington, Delaware vs. Hickory, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hickory, North Carolina is 11.2% cheaper than Wilmington, Delaware.

You would need a salary of $33,752 in Hickory, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Wilmington, Delaware.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hickory, North Carolina is cheaper than Wilmington, Delaware
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
6% cheaper in Hickory
than in Wilmington, Delaware
Wilmington, DE vs. Hickory, NC
Compared to Wilmington, Hickory is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.2% 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
  6.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  21.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.2% lower
  Commute
  16.8% lower
  Health
  13.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.0% lower