Wooster, Ohio vs. Hickory, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hickory, North Carolina is 10.0% more expensive than Wooster, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $54,988 in Hickory, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Wooster, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hickory, North Carolina is more expensive than Wooster, Ohio
• Health is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Health
25% more expensive in Hickory
than in Wooster, Ohio
Wooster, OH vs. Hickory, NC
Compared to Wooster, Hickory is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.0% higher
      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
  1.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  5.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.0% higher
  Commute
  26.9% higher
  Health
  25.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.5% higher