Hickory, North Carolina vs. Corning, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Corning, New York is 13.4% cheaper than Hickory, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $78,825 in Corning, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Hickory, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Corning, New York is cheaper than Hickory, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
47% cheaper in Corning
than in Hickory, North Carolina
Hickory, NC vs. Corning, NY
Compared to Hickory, Corning is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.4% 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
  2.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  29.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.5% higher
  Commute
  18.5% lower
  Health
  7.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.8% higher