Hickory, North Carolina vs. Arlington, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Arlington, Washington is 40.9% more expensive than Hickory, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $70,465 in Arlington, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Hickory, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arlington, Washington is more expensive than Hickory, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
129% more expensive in Arlington
than in Hickory, North Carolina
Hickory, NC vs. Arlington, WA
Compared to Hickory, Arlington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  40.9% 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
  6.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  150.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  26.7% lower
  Commute
  40.9% higher
  Health
  31.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.2% higher