What is a pro or con of living in Hickory, North Carolinacompared to Lancaster, New Hampshire?

Health is 49% more expensive in Hickory.

What salary do I need to live in Hickory, North Carolina copmared to Lancaster, New Hampshire?

A salary of $75,000 in Lancaster, New Hampshire should increase to $79,603 in Hickory, North Carolina (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

LANCASTER vs. HICKORY
Cost of Living Comparison

Lancaster, New Hampshire vs. Hickory, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hickory, North Carolina is 6.1% more expensive than Lancaster, New Hampshire.

You would need a salary of $79,603 in Hickory, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Lancaster, New Hampshire.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Hickory, North Carolina is more expensive than Lancaster, New Hampshire
• Health is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Health
49% more expensive in Hickory
than in Lancaster, New Hampshire

Lancaster, NH vs. Hickory, NC

Compared to Lancaster, Hickory is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

6.1% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

9.0% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

6.5% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

19.6% lower

Commute

6.4% higher

Health

49.2% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

1.0% lower

Cost of Food

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Lancaster, New Hampshire vs. Hickory, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Lancaster, NH vs. Hickory, NC

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