Hickory, North Carolina vs. Monterey, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Monterey, California is 98.3% more expensive than Hickory, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $99,150 in Monterey, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Hickory, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Monterey, California is more expensive than Hickory, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
300% more expensive in Monterey
than in Hickory, North Carolina
Hickory, NC vs. Monterey, CA
Compared to Hickory, Monterey is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  98.3% 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
  15.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  411.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.2% lower
  Commute
  15.4% higher
  Health
  12.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.0% higher