Clarinda, Iowa vs. Hickory, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hickory, North Carolina is 27.1% more expensive than Clarinda, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $63,545 in Hickory, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Clarinda, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hickory, North Carolina is more expensive than Clarinda, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
155% more expensive in Hickory
than in Clarinda, Iowa
Clarinda, IA vs. Hickory, NC
Compared to Clarinda, Hickory is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.1% 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
  1.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  103.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.5% lower
  Commute
  36.2% higher
  Health
  5.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.1% lower