Melbourne, Florida vs. Hickory, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hickory, North Carolina is 6.6% cheaper than Melbourne, Florida.

You would need a salary of $79,417 in Hickory, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Melbourne, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hickory, North Carolina is cheaper than Melbourne, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
26% cheaper in Hickory
than in Melbourne, Florida
Melbourne, FL vs. Hickory, NC
Compared to Melbourne, Hickory is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.6% 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
  4.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  20.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.3% lower
  Commute
  4.3% lower
  Health
  27.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.2% lower