Hickory, North Carolina vs. Pikeville, Kentucky

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Pikeville, Kentucky is 6.6% cheaper than Hickory, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $46,712 in Pikeville, Kentucky to maintain the standard of living you have in Hickory, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Pikeville, Kentucky is cheaper than Hickory, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
7% cheaper in Pikeville
than in Hickory, North Carolina
Hickory, NC vs. Pikeville, KY
Compared to Hickory, Pikeville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.6% lower
      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
  3.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  26.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.2% lower
  Commute
  5.4% lower
  Health
  25.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.4% lower