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Hickory, NC vs Pittsboro, NC

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Is it cheaper to live in Pittsboro or is it cheaper to live in Hickory?
- Pittsboro is 22.7% more expensive than Hickory.

Which city has more affordable housing, Pittsboro or Hickory?
- Pittsboro housing costs are 82.7% more expensive than Hickory housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Hickory or is Health Care more affordable in Pittsboro.
- Health related expenses are 20.5% less in Pittsboro.
 Hickory, NCPittsboro, NCUnited States
 Overall  Unlock109.2100
 Food & Groceries95.6  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock101.2100
 Housing70.9  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$473,900$338,100
 Utilities97  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock89.8100
 Miscellaneous94.8  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Hickory    8 Reviews

Over 2 years ago

Hickory is has wonderful amenities such as the science museum, children's museum, aquarium, art museum, symphony orchestra, and great universities. Its not far from  More

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Over 3 years ago

Hickory is a nice place to live. There are great parks here. Glen Hilton is a beautiful park with lots of play structures and tall trees nice elevated walking path.  More

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Cons, No ethnic diversity"... How is that a "Con"? That means it has a rich traditional culture, where most people share a interest in the same  More

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Reviews for Pittsboro    7 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

The town has a great library, parks, history museum and lots of community involvement. Fantastic access to UNC and Duke healthcare. The school system is excellent  More

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I lived in Pittsboro for 12 years. The topography is beautiful, rolling green hills. The weather is ok with occasional snow, but mostly mild climate. It can get  More

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Over 10 years ago

Pittsboro is a great place to live and raise a family. Easily accessible to the triangle and surrounding areas. Many local businesses to frequent. Downside is that  More

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