Owatonna, Minnesota vs. Hickory, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hickory, North Carolina is 5.8% more expensive than Owatonna, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $52,878 in Hickory, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Owatonna, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hickory, North Carolina is more expensive than Owatonna, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
4% more expensive in Hickory
than in Owatonna, Minnesota
Owatonna, MN vs. Hickory, NC
Compared to Owatonna, Hickory is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.8% 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
  1.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  11.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.1% higher
  Commute
  20.2% higher
  Health
  44.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.6% lower