Hickory, North Carolina vs. Amherst, New Hampshire

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Amherst, New Hampshire is 40.0% more expensive than Hickory, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $154,025 in Amherst, New Hampshire to maintain the standard of living you have in Hickory, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Amherst, New Hampshire is more expensive than Hickory, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
113% more expensive in Amherst
than in Hickory, North Carolina
Hickory, NC vs. Amherst, NH
Compared to Hickory, Amherst is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  40.0% higher
      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
  12.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  140.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  24.0% higher
  Commute
  25.8% higher
  Health
  34.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  25.2% higher