Hickory, North Carolina vs. San Diego, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Diego, California is 81.9% more expensive than Hickory, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $109,116 in San Diego, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Hickory, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Diego, California is more expensive than Hickory, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
226% more expensive in San Diego
than in Hickory, North Carolina
Hickory, NC vs. San Diego, CA
Compared to Hickory, San Diego is:
  Homeowner
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  81.9% higher
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  Renter
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  Food
  14.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  314.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  6.0% higher
  Commute
  50.6% higher
  Health
  30.1% lower
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  Personal
  9.4% higher
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