Hickory, North Carolina vs. Arkadelphia, Arkansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Arkadelphia, Arkansas is 20.2% cheaper than Hickory, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $59,864 in Arkadelphia, Arkansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Hickory, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arkadelphia, Arkansas is cheaper than Hickory, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% cheaper in Arkadelphia
than in Hickory, North Carolina
Hickory, NC vs. Arkadelphia, AR
Compared to Hickory, Arkadelphia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.2% 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
  1.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  30.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.5% lower
  Commute
  15.5% lower
  Health
  28.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.7% lower