What is a pro or con of living in Hickory, North Carolinacompared to Fitchburg, Massachusetts?

Median Home Cost is 25% cheaper in Hickory.

What salary do I need to live in Hickory, North Carolina copmared to Fitchburg, Massachusetts?

A salary of $50,000 in Fitchburg, Massachusetts could decrease to $43,534 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.

FITCHBURG vs. HICKORY
Cost of Living Comparison

Fitchburg, Massachusetts vs. Hickory, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hickory, North Carolina is 12.9% cheaper than Fitchburg, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $43,534 in Hickory, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Fitchburg, Massachusetts.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
25% cheaper in Hickory
than in Fitchburg, Massachusetts

Fitchburg, MA vs. Hickory, NC

Compared to Fitchburg, Hickory is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

12.9% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

8.4% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

27.0% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

23.0% lower

Commute

11.1% lower

Health

32.5% higher

Taxes

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Personal

10.2% lower

Cost of Food

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Fitchburg, Massachusetts vs. Hickory, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Fitchburg, MA vs. Hickory, NC

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