Durham, Oregon vs. Hickory, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hickory, North Carolina is 39.3% cheaper than Durham, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $30,351 in Hickory, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Durham, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hickory, North Carolina is cheaper than Durham, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
65% cheaper in Hickory
than in Durham, Oregon
Durham, OR vs. Hickory, NC
Compared to Durham, Hickory is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.3% 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
  7.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  74.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.6% higher
  Commute
  36.4% lower
  Health
  41.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.3% lower

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