Chesapeake, Virginia vs. Hickory, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hickory, North Carolina is 14.6% cheaper than Chesapeake, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $42,691 in Hickory, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Chesapeake, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hickory, North Carolina is cheaper than Chesapeake, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% cheaper in Hickory
than in Chesapeake, Virginia
Chesapeake, VA vs. Hickory, NC
Compared to Chesapeake, Hickory is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.6% 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
  4.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  42.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.4% lower
  Commute
  21.1% lower
  Health
  21.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.3% lower