Hickory, North Carolina vs. Forest City, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Forest City, North Carolina is 10.1% cheaper than Hickory, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $26,973 in Forest City, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Hickory, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Forest City, North Carolina is cheaper than Hickory, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
32% cheaper in Forest City
than in Hickory, North Carolina
Hickory, NC vs. Forest City, NC
Compared to Hickory, Forest City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.1% 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
  1.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.9% higher
  Commute
  5.8% lower
  Health
  2.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.6% lower