Fresno, California vs. Hickory, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hickory, North Carolina is 14.6% cheaper than Fresno, California.

You would need a salary of $64,037 in Hickory, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Fresno, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hickory, North Carolina is cheaper than Fresno, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% cheaper in Hickory
than in Fresno, California
Fresno, CA vs. Hickory, NC
Compared to Fresno, Hickory is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.6% 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
  3.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.7% lower
  Commute
  21.5% lower
  Health
  36.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.7% lower

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