Gig Harbor, Washington vs. Hickory, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hickory, North Carolina is 37.8% cheaper than Gig Harbor, Washington.

You would need a salary of $31,100 in Hickory, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Gig Harbor, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hickory, North Carolina is cheaper than Gig Harbor, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
63% cheaper in Hickory
than in Gig Harbor, Washington
Gig Harbor, WA vs. Hickory, NC
Compared to Gig Harbor, Hickory is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.8% 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
  9.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  68.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  39.4% higher
  Commute
  28.2% lower
  Health
  44.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.3% lower