Hickory, North Carolina vs. Tarboro, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tarboro, North Carolina is 17.0% cheaper than Hickory, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $55,190 in Tarboro, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Hickory, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tarboro, North Carolina is cheaper than Hickory, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% cheaper in Tarboro
than in Hickory, North Carolina
Hickory, NC vs. Tarboro, NC
Compared to Hickory, Tarboro is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.0% lower
      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)
  50.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.3% higher
  Commute
  10.4% lower
  Health
  3.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.9% lower