Houston, Texas vs. Hickory, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hickory, North Carolina is 7.6% cheaper than Houston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $92,356 in Hickory, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Houston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hickory, North Carolina is cheaper than Houston, Texas
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
32% cheaper in Hickory
than in Houston, Texas
Houston, TX vs. Hickory, NC
Compared to Houston, Hickory is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.6% 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
  2.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  16.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.5% higher
  Commute
  32.9% lower
  Health
  33.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.9% lower