Hickory, North Carolina vs. La Grande, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in La Grande, Oregon is 4.8% cheaper than Hickory, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $47,619 in La Grande, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Hickory, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, La Grande, Oregon is cheaper than Hickory, North Carolina
• Health is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Health
18% cheaper in La Grande
than in Hickory, North Carolina
Hickory, NC vs. La Grande, OR
Compared to Hickory, La Grande is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.8% 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
  2.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  14.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.8% lower
  Commute
  8.0% lower
  Health
  18.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.8% higher