Oak Harbor, Washington vs. Hickory, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hickory, North Carolina is 17.2% cheaper than Oak Harbor, Washington.

You would need a salary of $41,408 in Hickory, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Oak Harbor, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hickory, North Carolina is cheaper than Oak Harbor, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% cheaper in Hickory
than in Oak Harbor, Washington
Oak Harbor, WA vs. Hickory, NC
Compared to Oak Harbor, Hickory is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.2% 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
  5.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  53.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  47.2% higher
  Commute
  6.8% higher
  Health
  34.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.3% lower

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