Blacksburg, South Carolina vs. Hickory, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hickory, North Carolina is 28.6% more expensive than Blacksburg, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $77,143 in Hickory, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Blacksburg, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hickory, North Carolina is more expensive than Blacksburg, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
116% more expensive in Hickory
than in Blacksburg, South Carolina
Blacksburg, SC vs. Hickory, NC
Compared to Blacksburg, Hickory is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.6% higher
      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
  4.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  180.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.0% lower
  Commute
  11.8% higher
  Health
  12.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.9% higher