Garden City, Michigan vs. Hickory, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hickory, North Carolina is 1.0% cheaper than Garden City, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $49,495 in Hickory, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Garden City, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hickory, North Carolina is cheaper than Garden City, Michigan
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
38% cheaper in Hickory
than in Garden City, Michigan
Garden City, MI vs. Hickory, NC
Compared to Garden City, Hickory is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.0% 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
  2.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.3% lower
  Commute
  38.7% lower
  Health
  55.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.8% higher