Lynchburg, Virginia vs. Hickory, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hickory, North Carolina is 7.4% more expensive than Lynchburg, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $85,944 in Hickory, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Lynchburg, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hickory, North Carolina is more expensive than Lynchburg, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
15% more expensive in Hickory
than in Lynchburg, Virginia
Lynchburg, VA vs. Hickory, NC
Compared to Lynchburg, Hickory is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.4% 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
  1.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  5.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.7% lower
  Commute
  9.8% higher
  Health
  22.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.4% higher