Hickory, North Carolina vs. Santa Clara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Clara, California is 166.6% more expensive than Hickory, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $243 in Santa Clara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Hickory, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Clara, California is more expensive than Hickory, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
463% more expensive in Santa Clara
than in Hickory, North Carolina
Hickory, NC vs. Santa Clara, CA
Compared to Hickory, Santa Clara is:
  Homeowner
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  166.6% higher
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  Renter
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  Food
  21.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  730.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  11.3% lower
  Commute
  76.1% higher
  Health
  15.4% lower
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  Personal
  8.4% higher
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