What is a pro or con of living in Nags Head, North Carolinacompared to Hickory, North Carolina?

Median Home Cost is 155% more expensive in Nags Head.

What salary do I need to live in Nags Head, North Carolina copmared to Hickory, North Carolina?

A salary of $50,000 in Hickory, North Carolina should increase to $64,853 in Nags Head, North Carolina (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

HICKORY vs. NAGS HEAD
Cost of Living Comparison

Hickory, North Carolina vs. Nags Head, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Nags Head, North Carolina is 29.7% more expensive than Hickory, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $64,853 in Nags Head, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Hickory, North Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Nags Head, North Carolina is more expensive than Hickory, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
155% more expensive in Nags Head
than in Hickory, North Carolina

Hickory, NC vs. Nags Head, NC

Compared to Hickory, Nags Head is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

29.7% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

7.1% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

119.5% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

1.3% higher

Commute

13.9% lower

Health

2.2% higher

Taxes

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Personal

12.7% higher

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Hickory, North Carolina vs. Nags Head, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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