Little Rock, Arkansas vs. Hickory, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hickory, North Carolina is 9.0% more expensive than Little Rock, Arkansas.

You would need a salary of $54,512 in Hickory, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Little Rock, Arkansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hickory, North Carolina is more expensive than Little Rock, Arkansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% more expensive in Hickory
than in Little Rock, Arkansas
Little Rock, AR vs. Hickory, NC
Compared to Little Rock, Hickory is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.0% 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
  0.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  8.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.0% higher
  Commute
  4.0% lower
  Health
  38.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.4% lower