Hickory, North Carolina vs. Sacramento, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sacramento, California is 37.9% more expensive than Hickory, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $82,721 in Sacramento, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Hickory, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sacramento, California is more expensive than Hickory, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
67% more expensive in Sacramento
than in Hickory, North Carolina
Hickory, NC vs. Sacramento, CA
Compared to Hickory, Sacramento is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.9% 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
  9.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  110.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.4% higher
  Commute
  51.6% higher
  Health
  18.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.9% higher

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