Hickory, North Carolina vs. Wenatchee, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wenatchee, Washington is 16.0% more expensive than Hickory, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $86,990 in Wenatchee, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Hickory, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wenatchee, Washington is more expensive than Hickory, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
66% more expensive in Wenatchee
than in Hickory, North Carolina
Hickory, NC vs. Wenatchee, WA
Compared to Hickory, Wenatchee is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.0% 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
  5.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  93.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  30.7% lower
  Commute
  0.6% higher
  Health
  26.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.5% higher