Canton, Massachusetts vs. Hickory, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hickory, North Carolina is 40.6% cheaper than Canton, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $29,677 in Hickory, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Canton, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hickory, North Carolina is cheaper than Canton, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
59% cheaper in Hickory
than in Canton, Massachusetts
Canton, MA vs. Hickory, NC
Compared to Canton, Hickory is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  40.6% 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
  14.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  71.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.5% lower
  Commute
  40.4% lower
  Health
  42.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.3% lower