Hickory, North Carolina vs. Colton, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Colton, California is 25.5% more expensive than Hickory, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $62,755 in Colton, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Hickory, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Colton, California is more expensive than Hickory, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
76% more expensive in Colton
than in Hickory, North Carolina
Hickory, NC vs. Colton, CA
Compared to Hickory, Colton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.5% 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
  3.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  97.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.0% higher
  Commute
  35.8% higher
  Health
  29.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.4% higher

The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.

© Best Places. All rights reserved.