Delray Beach, Florida vs. Hickory, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hickory, North Carolina is 16.2% cheaper than Delray Beach, Florida.

You would need a salary of $142,529 in Hickory, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Delray Beach, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hickory, North Carolina is cheaper than Delray Beach, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% cheaper in Hickory
than in Delray Beach, Florida
Delray Beach, FL vs. Hickory, NC
Compared to Delray Beach, Hickory is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.2% 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
  9.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  23.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.1% lower
  Commute
  36.3% lower
  Health
  26.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.0% lower