Hickory, North Carolina vs. Pulaski, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Pulaski, Virginia is 13.2% cheaper than Hickory, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $43,424 in Pulaski, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Hickory, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Pulaski, Virginia is cheaper than Hickory, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% cheaper in Pulaski
than in Hickory, North Carolina
Hickory, NC vs. Pulaski, VA
Compared to Hickory, Pulaski is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.2% 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
  2.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.5% lower
  Commute
  10.4% lower
  Health
  6.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.8% higher