What is a pro or con of living in Hickory, North Carolinacompared to Downingtown, Pennsylvania?

Median Home Cost is 49% cheaper in Hickory.

What salary do I need to live in Hickory, North Carolina copmared to Downingtown, Pennsylvania?

A salary of $50,000 in Downingtown, Pennsylvania could decrease to $37,121 in Hickory, North Carolina (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

DOWNINGTOWN vs. HICKORY
Cost of Living Comparison

Downingtown, Pennsylvania vs. Hickory, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hickory, North Carolina is 25.8% cheaper than Downingtown, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $37,121 in Hickory, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Downingtown, Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Hickory, North Carolina is cheaper than Downingtown, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
49% cheaper in Hickory
than in Downingtown, Pennsylvania

Downingtown, PA vs. Hickory, NC

Compared to Downingtown, Hickory is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

25.8% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

11.7% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

42.9% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

12.9% lower

Commute

15.1% lower

Health

20.7% higher

Taxes

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Personal

14.6% lower

Cost of Food

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Downingtown, Pennsylvania vs. Hickory, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Downingtown, PA vs. Hickory, NC

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