Hickory, North Carolina vs. Foley, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Foley, Alabama is 1.9% cheaper than Hickory, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $49,036 in Foley, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Hickory, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Foley, Alabama is cheaper than Hickory, North Carolina
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
20% cheaper in Foley
than in Hickory, North Carolina
Hickory, NC vs. Foley, AL
Compared to Hickory, Foley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.9% 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
  0.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  7.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.4% higher
  Commute
  11.9% lower
  Health
  9.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.1% higher