What are other expense differences between Amarillo and Austin?

You would need a salary of $80,187 in Elgin CDP (Lancaster County), South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Hickory, North Carolina.

Q: What is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference?

The biggest factor is housing costs, with Median Home Cost being 206% higher in Austin than in Amarillo.

The cost of living in Elgin CDP (Lancaster County), South Carolina is 6.9% more expensive than Hickory, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $80,187 in Elgin CDP (Lancaster County), South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Hickory, North Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Elgin CDP (Lancaster County), South Carolina is more expensive than Hickory, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
5% more expensive in Elgin CDP (Lancaster County)
than in Hickory, North Carolina

Hickory, NC vs Elgin Cdp (Lancaster County), SC

Compared to Hickory, Elgin Cdp (Lancaster County) is:

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6.9% higher

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0.9% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

1.0% lower

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Utilities

6.0% higher

Commute

31.2% higher

Health

13.7% lower

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Personal

0.3% higher

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