Anchorage, Alaska vs. Hickory, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hickory, North Carolina is 24.0% cheaper than Anchorage, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $15,207 in Hickory, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Anchorage, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hickory, North Carolina is cheaper than Anchorage, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
25% cheaper in Hickory
than in Anchorage, Alaska
Anchorage, AK vs. Hickory, NC
Compared to Anchorage, Hickory is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.0% 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
  21.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  53.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.3% lower
  Commute
  23.7% lower
  Health
  1.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.6% lower