Morehead, Kentucky vs. Hickory, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hickory, North Carolina is 15.7% more expensive than Morehead, Kentucky.

You would need a salary of $57,874 in Hickory, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Morehead, Kentucky.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hickory, North Carolina is more expensive than Morehead, Kentucky
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
71% more expensive in Hickory
than in Morehead, Kentucky
Morehead, KY vs. Hickory, NC
Compared to Morehead, Hickory is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.7% 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
  0.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  36.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.5% higher
  Commute
  0.1% lower
  Health
  22.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.0% higher