Hickory, North Carolina vs. Loudon, Tennessee

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Loudon, Tennessee is 12.5% more expensive than Hickory, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $56,236 in Loudon, Tennessee to maintain the standard of living you have in Hickory, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Loudon, Tennessee is more expensive than Hickory, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
58% more expensive in Loudon
than in Hickory, North Carolina
Hickory, NC vs. Loudon, TN
Compared to Hickory, Loudon is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.5% 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
  5.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  56.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.4% higher
  Commute
  4.3% higher
  Health
  24.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.0% higher