Baltimore, Maryland vs. Hickory, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hickory, North Carolina is 3.4% cheaper than Baltimore, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $48,302 in Hickory, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Baltimore, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hickory, North Carolina is cheaper than Baltimore, Maryland
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
35% cheaper in Hickory
than in Baltimore, Maryland
Baltimore, MD vs. Hickory, NC
Compared to Baltimore, Hickory is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.4% 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
  2.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  36.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.6% lower
  Commute
  35.9% lower
  Health
  50.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.1% lower