Chapin, South Carolina vs. Hickory, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hickory, North Carolina is 15.8% cheaper than Chapin, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $42,120 in Hickory, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Chapin, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hickory, North Carolina is cheaper than Chapin, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
39% cheaper in Hickory
than in Chapin, South Carolina
Chapin, SC vs. Hickory, NC
Compared to Chapin, Hickory is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.8% 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
  4.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  21.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.8% lower
  Commute
  13.8% lower
  Health
  8.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.9% lower