Hickory, North Carolina vs. Oakland, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Oakland, California is 100.1% more expensive than Hickory, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $140,079 in Oakland, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Hickory, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Oakland, California is more expensive than Hickory, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
220% more expensive in Oakland
than in Hickory, North Carolina
Hickory, NC vs. Oakland, CA
Compared to Hickory, Oakland is:
  Homeowner
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  100.1% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  16.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  370.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  6.9% lower
  Commute
  57.6% higher
  Health
  8.2% lower
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  Personal
  15.6% higher
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