Atlanta, Georgia vs. Hickory, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hickory, North Carolina is 19.4% cheaper than Atlanta, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $33,055 in Hickory, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Atlanta, Georgia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hickory, North Carolina is cheaper than Atlanta, Georgia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
29% cheaper in Hickory
than in Atlanta, Georgia
Atlanta, GA vs. Hickory, NC
Compared to Atlanta, Hickory is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.4% 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
  3.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  39.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.4% lower
  Commute
  35.0% lower
  Health
  28.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.3% lower