Morganton, North Carolina vs. Hickory, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hickory, North Carolina is 4.0% more expensive than Morganton, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $52,005 in Hickory, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Morganton, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hickory, North Carolina is more expensive than Morganton, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
18% more expensive in Hickory
than in Morganton, North Carolina
Morganton, NC vs. Hickory, NC
Compared to Morganton, Hickory is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.0% 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
  0.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  7.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.2% lower
  Commute
  0.3% lower
  Health
  0.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% lower