Hickory, North Carolina vs. Brooklyn, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Brooklyn, New York is 109.4% more expensive than Hickory, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $272,234 in Brooklyn, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Hickory, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Brooklyn, New York is more expensive than Hickory, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
245% more expensive in Brooklyn
than in Hickory, North Carolina
Hickory, NC vs. Brooklyn, NY
Compared to Hickory, Brooklyn is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  109.4% 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
  23.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  391.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  56.3% higher
  Commute
  141.4% higher
  Health
  0.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  24.7% higher