Maggie Valley, North Carolina vs. Hickory, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hickory, North Carolina is 13.5% cheaper than Maggie Valley, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $43,235 in Hickory, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Maggie Valley, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hickory, North Carolina is cheaper than Maggie Valley, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% cheaper in Hickory
than in Maggie Valley, North Carolina
Maggie Valley, NC vs. Hickory, NC
Compared to Maggie Valley, Hickory is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.5% lower
      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
  1.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.7% lower
  Commute
  15.4% lower
  Health
  5.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.9% lower