Ontario, California vs. Hickory, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hickory, North Carolina is 30.5% cheaper than Ontario, California.

You would need a salary of $34,752 in Hickory, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Ontario, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hickory, North Carolina is cheaper than Ontario, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% cheaper in Hickory
than in Ontario, California
Ontario, CA vs. Hickory, NC
Compared to Ontario, Hickory is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.5% 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
  5.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  63.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.8% lower
  Commute
  30.7% lower
  Health
  46.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.6% lower