What is a pro or con of living in Hickory, North Carolinacompared to Ashburn, Virginia?

Median Home Cost is 63% cheaper in Hickory.

What salary do I need to live in Hickory, North Carolina copmared to Ashburn, Virginia?

A salary of $50,000 in Ashburn, Virginia could decrease to $29,380 in Hickory, North Carolina (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

ASHBURN vs. HICKORY
Cost of Living Comparison

Ashburn, Virginia vs. Hickory, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hickory, North Carolina is 41.2% cheaper than Ashburn, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $29,380 in Hickory, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Ashburn, Virginia.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Hickory, North Carolina is cheaper than Ashburn, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
63% cheaper in Hickory
than in Ashburn, Virginia

Ashburn, VA vs. Hickory, NC

Compared to Ashburn, Hickory is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

41.2% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

15.0% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

71.2% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

1.6% lower

Commute

37.0% lower

Health

24.8% higher

Taxes

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Personal

18.2% lower

Cost of Food

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Ashburn, Virginia vs. Hickory, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Ashburn, VA vs. Hickory, NC

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