Clearwater, Florida vs. Hickory, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hickory, North Carolina is 11.0% cheaper than Clearwater, Florida.

You would need a salary of $44,501 in Hickory, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Clearwater, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hickory, North Carolina is cheaper than Clearwater, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
24% cheaper in Hickory
than in Clearwater, Florida
Clearwater, FL vs. Hickory, NC
Compared to Clearwater, Hickory is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.0% 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
  9.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.5% lower
  Commute
  19.2% lower
  Health
  22.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.9% lower