Hickory, North Carolina vs. Rock Springs, Wyoming

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rock Springs, Wyoming is 6.0% more expensive than Hickory, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $53,005 in Rock Springs, Wyoming to maintain the standard of living you have in Hickory, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rock Springs, Wyoming is more expensive than Hickory, North Carolina
• Housing is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Housing
42% more expensive in Rock Springs
than in Hickory, North Carolina
Hickory, NC vs. Rock Springs, WY
Compared to Hickory, Rock Springs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.0% 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
  4.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  42.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.6% lower
  Commute
  3.9% lower
  Health
  15.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.6% higher