Hickory, North Carolina vs. Wichita, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wichita, Kansas is 7.5% cheaper than Hickory, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $46,259 in Wichita, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Hickory, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wichita, Kansas is cheaper than Hickory, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
32% cheaper in Wichita
than in Hickory, North Carolina
Hickory, NC vs. Wichita, KS
Compared to Hickory, Wichita is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.5% 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
  0.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  16.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.7% higher
  Commute
  0.8% higher
  Health
  19.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.8% higher