Franklin, Tennessee vs. Hickory, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hickory, North Carolina is 36.3% cheaper than Franklin, Tennessee.

You would need a salary of $63,682 in Hickory, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Franklin, Tennessee.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hickory, North Carolina is cheaper than Franklin, Tennessee
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
67% cheaper in Hickory
than in Franklin, Tennessee
Franklin, TN vs. Hickory, NC
Compared to Franklin, Hickory is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.3% 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
  10.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  66.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.3% lower
  Commute
  20.9% lower
  Health
  28.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.9% lower