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Springdale, AR vs Hickory, NC

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Is it cheaper to live in Hickory or is it cheaper to live in Springdale?
- Hickory is 0.9% less expensive than Springdale.

Which city has more affordable housing, Hickory or Springdale?
- Hickory housing costs are 6.1% less expensive than Springdale housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Springdale or is Health Care more affordable in Hickory.
- Health related expenses are 36.4% more in Hickory.
 Springdale, ARHickory, NCUnited States
 Overall  Unlock89.0100
 Food & Groceries97.6  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock127.3100
 Housing75.5  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$255,500$338,100
 Utilities94  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock79.8100
 Miscellaneous87.5  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Springdale    10 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

This is a great area with good Republican Voters. Over 50% of people living here cannot be held responsible for Biden. That's all left to the  More

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Over 4 years ago

I have lived in Downtown Springdale for years and I regret buying a home here. My neighbor burns constantly and the city will not do anything to stop it. We have had  More

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Please understand that if you are attracted by low cost housing you can find it here. Just know that it would be best to be  More

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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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