Hickory, North Carolina vs. Burlington, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Burlington, Iowa is 22.1% cheaper than Hickory, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $38,946 in Burlington, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Hickory, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Burlington, Iowa is cheaper than Hickory, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
57% cheaper in Burlington
than in Hickory, North Carolina
Hickory, NC vs. Burlington, IA
Compared to Hickory, Burlington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.1% 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
  3.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  49.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.9% higher
  Commute
  24.2% lower
  Health
  8.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.9% lower