New York, New York vs. Hickory, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hickory, North Carolina is 47.7% cheaper than New York, New York.

You would need a salary of $156,940 in Hickory, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in New York, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hickory, North Carolina is cheaper than New York, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
62% cheaper in Hickory
than in New York, New York
New York, NY vs. Hickory, NC
Compared to New York, Hickory is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  47.7% 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
  18.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  77.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  35.5% lower
  Commute
  55.9% lower
  Health
  0.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.4% lower