Burnsville, North Carolina vs. Hickory, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hickory, North Carolina is 6.5% more expensive than Burnsville, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $53,261 in Hickory, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Burnsville, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hickory, North Carolina is more expensive than Burnsville, North Carolina
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
34% more expensive in Hickory
than in Burnsville, North Carolina
Burnsville, NC vs. Hickory, NC
Compared to Burnsville, Hickory is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.5% 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
  1.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  22.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.6% higher
  Commute
  23.3% higher
  Health
  3.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.3% higher

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