Hickory, North Carolina vs. Sandy, Utah

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sandy, Utah is 45.5% more expensive than Hickory, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $72,732 in Sandy, Utah to maintain the standard of living you have in Hickory, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sandy, Utah is more expensive than Hickory, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
144% more expensive in Sandy
than in Hickory, North Carolina
Hickory, NC vs. Sandy, UT
Compared to Hickory, Sandy is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  45.5% 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
  1.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  176.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.6% lower
  Commute
  22.4% higher
  Health
  20.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.0% higher