Hickory, North Carolina vs. Atlantic City, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Atlantic City, New Jersey is 5.2% cheaper than Hickory, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $71,088 in Atlantic City, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Hickory, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Atlantic City, New Jersey is cheaper than Hickory, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
29% cheaper in Atlantic City
than in Hickory, North Carolina
Hickory, NC vs. Atlantic City, NJ
Compared to Hickory, Atlantic City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.2% 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
  3.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  47.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.1% higher
  Commute
  19.5% higher
  Health
  26.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.3% higher