La Crosse, Wisconsin vs. Hickory, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hickory, North Carolina is 4.5% more expensive than La Crosse, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $106,718 in Hickory, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in La Crosse, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hickory, North Carolina is more expensive than La Crosse, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
23% more expensive in Hickory
than in La Crosse, Wisconsin
La Crosse, WI vs. Hickory, NC
Compared to La Crosse, Hickory is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.5% 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
  2.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.9% lower
  Commute
  7.7% higher
  Health
  15.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.8% lower