Mount Airy, Maryland vs. Hickory, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hickory, North Carolina is 30.7% cheaper than Mount Airy, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $34,670 in Hickory, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Mount Airy, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hickory, North Carolina is cheaper than Mount Airy, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
53% cheaper in Hickory
than in Mount Airy, Maryland
Mount Airy, MD vs. Hickory, NC
Compared to Mount Airy, Hickory is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.7% 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
  13.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  63.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.8% lower
  Commute
  28.1% lower
  Health
  51.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.8% lower