Hickory, North Carolina vs. Houston, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Houston, Texas is 8.3% more expensive than Hickory, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $54,138 in Houston, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Hickory, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Houston, Texas is more expensive than Hickory, North Carolina
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
49% more expensive in Houston
than in Hickory, North Carolina
Hickory, NC vs. Houston, TX
Compared to Hickory, Houston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.3% 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
  2.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  19.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.5% lower
  Commute
  49.1% higher
  Health
  25.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.0% higher