Hickory, North Carolina vs. Newark, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Newark, California is 121.4% more expensive than Hickory, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $110,714 in Newark, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Hickory, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Newark, California is more expensive than Hickory, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
317% more expensive in Newark
than in Hickory, North Carolina
Hickory, NC vs. Newark, CA
Compared to Hickory, Newark is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  121.4% 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
  17.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  473.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.1% lower
  Commute
  48.9% higher
  Health
  8.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.5% higher