Charleston, West Virginia vs. Hickory, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hickory, North Carolina is 9.0% more expensive than Charleston, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $63,234 in Hickory, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Charleston, West Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hickory, North Carolina is more expensive than Charleston, West Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
64% more expensive in Hickory
than in Charleston, West Virginia
Charleston, WV vs. Hickory, NC
Compared to Charleston, Hickory is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.0% 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
  3.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.3% higher
  Commute
  8.3% lower
  Health
  6.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.3% higher