Hickory, North Carolina vs. North Andover, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in North Andover, Massachusetts is 59.8% more expensive than Hickory, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $231,638 in North Andover, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Hickory, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, North Andover, Massachusetts is more expensive than Hickory, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
171% more expensive in North Andover
than in Hickory, North Carolina
Hickory, NC vs. North Andover, MA
Compared to Hickory, North Andover is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  59.8% 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
  15.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  236.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.7% higher
  Commute
  28.7% higher
  Health
  30.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.1% higher