Ironton, Ohio vs. Hickory, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hickory, North Carolina is 27.1% more expensive than Ironton, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $63,545 in Hickory, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Ironton, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hickory, North Carolina is more expensive than Ironton, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
168% more expensive in Hickory
than in Ironton, Ohio
Ironton, OH vs. Hickory, NC
Compared to Ironton, Hickory is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.1% 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
  0.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  113.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.0% lower
  Commute
  11.5% higher
  Health
  43.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.0% higher